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Peppercorn Sauce

A rich and creamy sauce featuring a blend of black peppercorns, perfect for enhancing steaks and other meats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: sauce
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream preferably cold
  • 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 1 cup beef broth low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons black peppercorns crushed
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce for depth of flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional for tanginess

Method
 

Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Add the crushed black peppercorns and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer, cooking for about 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and continue to simmer for another 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Add soy sauce and Dijon mustard, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9g

Notes

This sauce pairs excellently with grilled steaks or roasted chicken. Adjust the amount of peppercorns to taste for more or less heat.

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