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cuts of veal ![click to hear : cuts of veal click to hear : cuts of veal](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Pieces taken from a cow’s offspring, slaughtered before it reaches one year; veal is a tender delicate meat that ranges in color from whitish to pink.
veal cubes ![click to hear : veal cubes click to hear : veal cubes](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Their tenderness varies, depending on the section of the calf they come from; they are used mainly to make brochettes or ragouts.
ground veal ![click to hear : ground veal click to hear : ground veal](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Made from various parts of the calf, its flavor is less pronounced than that of ground beef.
shank ![click to hear : shank click to hear : shank](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Comes from a section of the front or hind leg of a calf; when sliced, it is primarily used to make the Italian dish called osso bucco.
roast ![click to hear : roast click to hear : roast](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Piece of meat intended for roasting, of variable tenderness; since the meat is lean, it is advisable to bard the roast with fat before cooking it.
chop ![click to hear : chop click to hear : chop](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Piece composed of a bone from the rib section and the attached muscles, generally eaten grilled.
steak ![click to hear : steak click to hear : steak](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Strip of meat that can be grilled or sautéed; in general, the most tender steaks, loin, sirloin and rib, come from the central section of the carcass.