Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, divided
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 12-ounce veal rib chops, each about 1 inch thick
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 4-inch-long fresh rosemary sprig
  • 1 garlic clove, flattened
  • 3 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 3 tablespoons low-salt chicken broth

Method

  • Whisk butter, 1 teaspoon rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon thyme, and pinch of salt in small bowl to blend.
  • Wrap rosemary butter in plastic wrap, forming 1 1/2-inch-diameter log.
  • Chill at least 2 hours.
  • (Can be made 1 week ahead.
  • Keep refrigerated.)
  • Arrange chops in single layer in large baking dish.
  • Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons rosemary and 3/4 teaspoon thyme.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Rub oil and seasonings into chops.
  • (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and chill.
  • Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before continuing.)
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add rosemary sprig and garlic.
  • Saute until garlic is fragrant but not brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Discard rosemary sprig and garlic.
  • Increase heat to high.
  • Add chops; cook until chops are browned and meat thermometer inserted horizontally into center reads 130F, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Transfer chops to plate.
  • Pour off drippings from pan.
  • Reduce heat to medium-high.
  • Add wine to skillet and cook until reduced to about 2 teaspoons, scraping up browned bits, about 30 seconds.
  • Add chicken broth; cook until reduced to about 2 tablespoons, about 30 seconds.
  • Drizzle over chops.
  • Cut rosemary butter into 4 slices.
  • Place 1 slice atop each chop and serve.