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Classic Peppercorn Sauce

Classic Peppercorn Sauce: Elevate Your Steak Experience

Classic Peppercorn Sauce enhances your steak experience with bold flavors and creamy texture, a must-try for meat lovers.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dishes
Cuisine: French
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter provides richness
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower oil or steak drippings
  • 2 medium shallots finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons black peppercorns freshly crushed
  • a pinch salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup brandy or cognac, optional
  • 1 cup beef stock high-quality
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup double cream or half-and-half for a lighter option

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Classic Peppercorn Sauce
  1. Melt butter and oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft.
  2. Stir in crushed peppercorns and salt, cook for an additional minute.
  3. Deglaze the pan with brandy, cooking off alcohol for 2 minutes.
  4. Add beef stock and Worcestershire sauce, simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Stir in double cream and simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  6. Remove from heat, adjust seasonings, and serve over steak.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Always use freshly crushed black pepper for best flavor. Store sauce in airtight container for up to 3 days.

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