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Peppercorn Sauce Recipe

Peppercorn sauce is a rich and creamy sauce made with a base of heavy cream and spicy whole peppercorns, perfect over seared meats, especially steaks.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 231 kcal
Course: Main Course , Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons mixed peppercorns (use black peppercorns for more pungency)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or use the drippings from your pan-seared steak
  • 1 shallot minced
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup brandy or cognac use extra beef stock as a non-alcoholic substitute
  • 3/4 cup beef stock
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream

Instructions

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  1. Crush the peppercorns using a mortar and pestle or a rolling pin into coarse grains. Don’t over crush into a powder, as you want some texture.
  2. Heat the butter and oil (or steak pan drippings) to medium high heat.
  3. Add the shallot and a bit of salt. Cook, stirring 2-3 minutes to soften.
  4. Add the crushed peppercorns and brandy (or cognac). Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the liquid reduces until almost gone. Be sure to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan if you just seared steaks.
  5. Add the beef stock and stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Cook until the liquid reduces by half, about 5 minutes.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium-low, then stir in the heavy cream. Simmer it for 3-4 minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.
  7. Serve over steak!

Nutrition Information

Calories 231kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 164mg (7%) Potassium 192mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 582IU (12%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 231

% Daily Value*

Calories 231kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 164mg 7%
Potassium 192mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 582IU 12%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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