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Peppercorn Sauce

Peppercorn Sauce

Cost $6.5, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 15 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $6.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Sauce Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons mixed peppercorns or more to taste
    • 🧈 1/4 cup butter
    • 🧅 1 shallot minced
    • 1/3 cup brandy or cognac
    • 3/4 cup beef stock
    • 🥛 1/4 cup heavy cream

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Crush peppercorns slightly using a mortar and pestle or a rolling pin.

3

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add shallot and sauté until soft.

4

Add crushed peppercorns and brandy; bring to a boil and simmer rapidly until brandy is almost completely reduced.

5

Add beef stock; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until reduced by half.

6

Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in cream and simmer until sauce coats the back of a spoon, or to desired consistency, without letting sauce boil too rapidly.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

214

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 7
    Carbs
  • 17
    Fats

💡 Use freshly ground peppercorns for maximum flavor.For a lighter sauce, substitute heavy cream with a lower-fat option.Pairs well with steaks, roasted vegetables, or mashed potatoes.Be cautious when adding brandy; allow alcohol to cook off for a non-alcoholic version.