How to Make Green Peppercorn Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something irresistible about a rich, creamy sauce drizzled over a perfectly cooked steak or roasted vegetables. And when it comes to classic steak sauces, few can rival the tangy, aromatic flavor of green peppercorn sauce. This luxurious sauce is a favorite in French cuisine, offering a balance of heat, acidity, and creaminess that perfectly complements the savory flavors of grilled or seared meats.

Green peppercorns are the unripe berries of the same vine that produces black ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallots
  • 2 tablespoons green peppercorns in brine, drained
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons Cognac
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 3 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 18 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, peppercorns, and butter; cook for 3 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Add half and half, reduce heat to low, and cook 5 minutes. Season with salt and serve.
  • Nutrition

    142 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 415mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Potassium: 84mg