Ingredients: leg of veal, 5-6 pounds, boned 2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 2 larger onions, sliced 1 carrot, spiced 1 celery stalk with leaves, sliced 1 parsley root, peeled and sliced 2 cups boiling water 1 cup dry white wine 1 teaspoon flour, all-purpose 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 pound bacon, cut into thin strips butter or margarine Sauce: 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 teaspoon flour, all-purpose grated rind of 1 lemon salt and pepper Directions:1. Trim meat. With large needle push bacon strips through the meat. Rub with salt and pepper. Place onions, carrot, celery, parsley and 3 tablespoons butter on roasting pan. Add boiling water. Roast in oven (350 F) until 170 F in meat thermometer (30 min. per pound). When half done, add wine, 2 teaspoon butter and stir in flour and sour cream. Every 15 minutes spread mixture on top and sides, cook until this has been absorbed. 2. To make sauce, strain pan juices, add wine, lemon peel and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir flour into cream, mix and add to sauce stirring until sauce is smooth and thick. Season with salt and pepper. |