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Add a pinch of salt and peppercorns.","group":"Poaching the Veal","title":"Place the veal in a large pot","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Poaching the Veal"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for approximately 90 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).","group":"Poaching the Veal","title":"Bring to a gentle boil","timerMinutes":90,"sourceTitle":"Poaching the Veal"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Remove from heat and let the veal cool completely inside the poaching liquid. Once cool, remove the meat, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to make slicing easier.","group":"Poaching the Veal","title":"Remove from heat and let the veal cool completely inside the poaching liquid","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Poaching the Veal"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a blender or food processor, combine the drained tuna, anchovies, capers, egg yolks, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.","group":"Preparing the Tonnato Sauce","title":"Combine the drained tuna, anchovies, capers, egg yolks, and lemon juice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparing the Tonnato Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until a thick, creamy mayonnaise-like consistency is reached. If too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the strained poaching liquid.","group":"Preparing the Tonnato Sauce","title":"With the blender running, slowly drizzle","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparing the Tonnato Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Thinly slice the cold veal against the grain using a sharp knife or a mandoline. Arrange the slices on a large serving platter.","group":"Assembly","title":"Thinly slice the cold veal against the grain","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Generously spoon the tuna sauce over the veal slices, ensuring they are well covered. 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