Peppered Veal Chops

These meaty veal chops are cut from the loin. For a moreaesthetic-looking serving and for more even cooking, tie each chop securely with kitchen string: Cut string into 4 foot-long pieces. Tie 1 piece around each chop to make a tuck in the "tail" at the bottom of the T-shaped bone.

Assemble these supplies:

• Four 3/4-inch-thick veal loin chops
• 4 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper Salt
• Cut string into 4 foot-long pieces.

Steps in preparation:

1. Tie 1 piece around each veal chop to make tuck in "tail" at bottom of T-shaped bone: 
2. This step is optional but makes for a neater shape and slightly more even cooking.For a neat shape, tie string around each veal chop.
3. Rub approximately 1/2 teaspoon pepper into both sides of each chop.
4. Sprinkle with salt to taste and set aside at room temperature.
5. Preheat broiler.
6. Place oven rack approximately 4 inches from broiler element.
7. Arrange chops in single layer on shallow baking sheet.
8. Place under broiler, leaving broiler door open, and broil approximately 3 minutes per side, until nicely browned on the outside and still pink on the inside.
9. Transfer chops to dinner plates and remove strings.