Green Peppercorn Sauce
Description
Green peppercorn sauce is a classic cream sauce that goes perfectly well with steak. This version uses half and half instead of cream.
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon minced shallots
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2 tablespoons green peppercorns in brine, drained
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons Cognac
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2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
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1 cup beef broth
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1/2 cup half-and-half
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salt to taste
Directions
1
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, peppercorns, and butter; cook for 3 minutes.
2
Add Cognac and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute until alcohol evaporates. Pour in beef broth and increase heat to bring sauce to a simmer. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
3
Add half and half, reduce heat to low, and cook 5 minutes. Season with salt and serve.