Cider Brined Grilled Veal T-Bones with Smoked Cheddar & Brandied Apple Compote - Ted Reader

Ingredients

• 2 x 12 oz Ontario veal T-bone chops
• 2 + 2 tbsp steak spice
• 1 cup apple cider
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 sprigs fresh sage, torn
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup chopped shallot or red onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tart crisp apple (honey crisp, gala, ambrosia, red prince), cored and diced ¼ inch
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh sage
• ½ cup apple cider
• 1 oz brandy, divided
• 2 tbsp cold butter
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 4 tbsp shredded smoked cheddar cheese