Chef Linton Hopkins, Recipe, Veal Brains and Black Butter, Holeman & Finch Public House, Restaurant, Capers, Red Wine Vinegar, Veal Brains, Flour, Lemon, Entree, Appetizer
What
Recipe for Veal Brains with Black Butter from chef Linton Hopkins of Holeman & Finch Public House and Eugene in Atlanta, GA.
Who
Linton Hopkins is the executive chef and owner of Holeman and Finch Public House, Restaurant Eugene, H&F Bread Co. and H & F Bottle Shop in Atlanta, Georgia.
Why
Chef Linton Hopkins uses locally-sourced produce, naturally raised meats and hearth-baked breads for his Southern-influenced award-winning cooking. He is also the founder of the Peachtree Road Farmer’s Market in Atlanta.
Veal Brains with Black Butter
Recipe courtesy of chef Linton Hopkins of Holeman & Finch Public House
Yield
2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 each veal brains
- ¼ cup flour
- 3 tablespoons peanut oil
- ½ cup whole butter
- 2 tablespoons rinsed capers
- 1½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons parsley, minced
- salt & black pepper
- 2 lemon wedges
- 8 pieces buttered toast
Directions
1) Bring pot of salted water to a boil, turn heat off, add brains and let poach 4 minutes to tighten outside membrane.
2) Place in ice water bath.
3) Peel off membrane and remove brain stem.
4) Season with salt and pepper, lightly dredge in flour.
5) Heat peanut oil in pan, add brains, cook quickly till golden brown all over.
6) Remove brains to paper towel, keep warm.
7) Drain fat from pan and wipe clean.
8) Add butter and heat till foaming and cook to dark brown.
9) Add brains back into pan, baste for a few minutes.
10) Add capers to sizzle, then add vinegar and parsley.
11) Serve immediately with lemon wedges and toast.
Chef Linton Hopkins | Recipes
February 15, 2012
Photo Credit: Beall & Thomas Photography
Holeman & Finch Public House | Restaurant Eugene | H&F Bread Co. | H&F Bottle Shop - Atlanta, GA
Recommended By
- Chef Sean Brock (Husk & McCrady’s in Charleston, SC)
- Chef Mike Lata (FIG in Charleston, SC)
- Chef Jacob Sessoms (Table in Asheville, NC)
- Chef Hugh Acheson (Empire State South in Atlanta, GA; Five & Ten and The National in Athens, GA)
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