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Peppercorn Steak Recipe
Classic Peppercorn crusted steak or “ Steak au Poivre ”, pan seared in a cast iron skillet and served with a quick wine or cognac pan sauce.
👥 2 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Florentina📖 ciaoflorentina
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- skillet
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Dry your steak well on paper towels and allow them to rest at room temperature for ⏱️ 20 minutes.
2
Crack the peppercorns onto a plate and sprinkle with a good pinch of sea salt.
3
Roll the fillets in the peppercorn salt mix, including the sides.
4
Add the butter to a cast iron skillet over medium flame. Use tongues and add the fillets. Sear until golden brown, about 4 to ⏱️ 5 minutes each side for medium rare.Transfer to a plate and loosely cover with aluminum foil to keep warm while the juices redistribute.
butter2 tbsp
5
Make the Sauce (Optional)
6
Add the red wine, cognac or brandy to the pan with the steak drippings. If using cognac you can carefully ignite it at this time, for about ⏱️ 30 seconds or so then add the stock. Reduce by half then stir in the cream. Continue cooking and reduce for a few more minutes until thickened to your liking. Taste and adjust seasonings with more sea salt and spoon over the steaks.
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