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Restaurant-Style Creamy Peppercorn Sauce for Steak

Close-up of medium-rare steak slices generously topped with creamy peppercorn sauce and whole peppercorns.
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Make a rich, savory, and creamy peppercorn sauce at home that rivals your favorite steakhouse. This easy recipe delivers bold flavor perfect for steak, chicken, or roast beef.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small shallot, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
  • 1/4 cup brandy or cognac (optional, substitute with beef broth for alcohol-free)
  • 1 cup beef broth or stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced shallot and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Do not let it brown.
  3. Add the crushed black peppercorns and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until fragrant.
  4. If using brandy, carefully pour it in. Let it bubble and reduce by half, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. (If omitting alcohol, proceed to the next step.)
  5. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it reduce slightly for about 5 minutes until the liquid has thickened a bit.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Heat gently until the sauce is warm and fully incorporated. Do not boil after adding the cream.
  7. Taste the sauce and add salt as needed. If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer for a few more minutes.
  8. Serve immediately over your favorite steak or protein.

Notes

  • Crush your peppercorns just before use for the best flavor. A mortar and pestle or the bottom of a heavy pan works well.
  • For a green peppercorn sauce variation, substitute half the black peppercorns with drained green peppercorns packed in brine.
  • If you want a smoother sauce, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve after simmering, before adding the cream.

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