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Creamy Peppercorn Sauce

Creamy Peppercorn Sauce: A Game Changer for Your Dinners

Transform your meals with this quick and versatile Creamy Peppercorn Sauce, perfect for steak, chicken, or vegetarian dishes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: International
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce Base
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil for dairy-free
  • 1 large shallot minced; substitute with onion if necessary
  • 0.25 cup brandy or cognac or extra beef stock for non-alcoholic
  • 1 cup low sodium beef stock or vegetable broth for vegetarian
For the Creaminess
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for lactose-free
For the Kick
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely crushed whole black peppercorns adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Peppercorn Sauce
  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until fragrant and foamy, about 1 minute.
  2. Add minced shallot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
  3. Pour in the brandy or cognac, stirring continuously for about 1 minute until reduced by half.
  4. Whisk in the low-sodium beef stock and bring to a simmer, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Slowly stir in the heavy cream, remaining butter, and crushed black peppercorns, simmering for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Remove from heat and drizzle over steak, chicken, or grilled mushrooms to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use low-sodium stock for better control of saltiness. Serve fresh for the best texture.

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