Definition

1. Noun:
   • A specific portion or piece of meat obtained from a calf (a young cow). This term refers to the various standard sections into which the carcass of a veal calf is divided for cooking and consumption.

Usage

• The term "cut of veal" is used to specify a particular section of meat from a veal carcass. It is typically used in culinary, butchery, and shopping contexts.
• It is a countable noun. You can have one cut of veal or several different cuts of veal.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The recipe calls for a lean cut of veal, like the loin.
  • At the butcher shop, you can choose from various cuts of veal, such as chops, cutlets, and the shank.
  • Which cut of veal is best for making a traditional Wiener Schnitzel?

Advanced Usage

• "Choice of cut": Refers to the act of selecting a specific portion.
  • The cooking time depends greatly on your choice of cut.
• Describing preparation: Often used with verbs like , , , or to indicate the cooking method suitable for that piece of meat.
  • This tougher cut of veal is ideal for slow braising.

Variants and Related Words

• Veal cutlet (n): A thin slice of veal, often from the leg.
• Veal chop (n): A thick slice of veal containing a rib or part of the loin.
• Veal shank (n): The lower leg portion, used for dishes like osso buco.
• Veal (n): The meat from a calf itself, of which a "cut" is a part.

Synonyms

• Veal portion
• Piece of veal
• Veal steak (for certain specific cuts like those from the loin)

Related Phrases

• Cut of meat: The general category to which "cut of veal" belongs.
  • The butcher explained the different cuts of meat available.
• Prime cut: A high-quality cut from a desirable part of the animal.
  • The rib roast is considered a prime cut of veal.

Noun

1. cut of meat from a calf