Roasted Veal Loin With Bacon And Crisp Potatoes Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time1 Hr 5 Min
Ready In1 Hr 25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodSpeciality
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Extra virgin olive oil1 1/2 Tablespoon
 2 pounds wedge-style oven fries
 Dried rosemary1 Teaspoon, crumbled
 Salt3/4 Teaspoon
 Ground black pepper1/2 Teaspoon
 1 boneless veal loin roast (about 3 pounds)
 3 thick slices smoked bacon

Directions

1. Place rack in center of oven and heat oven to 500°F. Lightly grease a large roasting pan with the oil.
2. Place potatoes in prepared pan. Add 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss until combined.
3. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 teaspoon rosemary and remaining salt and pepper on veal. Lay bacon across veal and secure with toothpicks.
4. Place veal in center of pan, arranging potatoes evenly around, and roast 40 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 400°F and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center of veal reaches 140°F, about 15 minutes longer for medium. Transfer veal to a cutting board and let stand 10 minutes. Thinly slice and serve with potatoes.
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