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Peppercorn Sauce For Steak

Peppercorn Sauce Recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 155

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
  • 3 tbsp brandy
  • 3/4 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the peppercorns and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  2. Remove the pan from heat, add the brandy, then return to the heat. Scrape up any brown bits and simmer for 1 minute until reduced by half. Pour in the beef broth and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until slightly reduced.
  3. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Gently simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Off the heat, whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoon cold butter until glossy. Season with salt and spoon over rested steaks.

Notes

Make this sauce right before you’re ready to serve so it’s hot and freshly glossy. If your pan has a good layer of fond from searing steaks, skip the first tablespoon of butter and start with the shallot in the existing fat to build even deeper flavor.