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Peppercorn Sauce (Restaurant-Quality & Easy)

This easy Peppercorn Sauce recipe delivers rich, creamy, restaurant-quality results in under 20 minutes. Perfect for steak, chicken, or pork, it's a simple way to elevate any meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: sauce
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns coarsely crushed
  • 1 small Shallot finely minced
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp Brandy or Cognac
  • 1/2 cup Beef Broth
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tsp Green Peppercorns in brine drained
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the crushed black peppercorns and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  2. Add the minced shallot and garlic to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until they soften and become translucent.
  3. Carefully pour in the brandy. Let it bubble and cook for about 1 minute until the liquid has reduced by half.
  4. Whisk in the beef broth and Dijon mustard. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 3-5 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and slowly whisk in the heavy cream and whole green peppercorns. Allow the sauce to gently simmer for 5-7 minutes, until it has thickened.
  6. Taste the sauce and season with salt as needed. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalProtein: 2gFat: 24gFiber: 1g

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, replace the brandy with an equal amount of beef broth and 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.
Ensure the sauce does not boil after adding the cream to prevent it from splitting.
Keyword creamy sauce,peppercorn sauce,steak sauce

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