Steak & Peppercorn Sauce Recipe
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Sophie Godwin
Sophie Godwin is a cookbook author, food writer and chef. When she’s not catering weddings, she is rustling up accessible cookable bangers. She's helped us write multiple Mob cookbooks over the years and her recipes never disappoint. Her debut cookbook Sundays is out now.
This recipe is delicious as it is, but feel free to add some extra pink peppercorns, garlic, shallots, wine, gravy, cognac, and mustard if you’re after a spicy kick. It goes well with steak (obviously), burgers, fries, grilled meats, and chicken, so feel free to experiment.
How to make the perfect roux
To make the perfect roux, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour, stirring constantly to form a smooth paste. Cook the roux for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously. For a darker roux, cook a bit longer until golden or brown. Add a pinch of salt and gradually whisk in water or stock to achieve the desired consistency.
How to make sure the sauce doesn’t burn
To prevent your sauce from burning, cook it over low to medium heat and stir constantly. Make sure to use a heavy-bottomed pan for even heat distribution and make sure you whisk continuously.
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Yes, you can make a delicious vegan or dairy-free peppercorn sauce. Use plant-based milk, such as cashew milk or almond milk, as a creamy base. Replace butter with a dairy-free alternative like olive oil or vegan butter. Combine with vegetable broth, crushed peppercorns, and a thickener like cornstarch or flour to achieve the consistency you’d like.
To prevent curdling in your peppercorn sauce, gradually add the cream or plant-based milk to the sauce while whisking constantly. Ensure the sauce is on low heat and not boiling, as high temperatures can cause curdling.
Yes, you can use ground peppercorns instead of whole ones for your peppercorn sauce. Ground peppercorns will give a more intense pepper flavour throughout the sauce. Start with a small amount and adjust to taste as it can be pretty overpowering!
Straining the sauce to remove whole peppercorns is optional and depends on your preference. If you prefer a smoother texture, strain the sauce before serving. If you enjoy the texture of the peppercorns, leave them in. Straining can also reduce the intensity of the pepper flavour if you’d prefer it less spicy.
Green peppercorns are unripe and have a fresh, mildly spicy taste. Black peppercorns are fully ripened and dried with a strong flavour. Pink peppercorns are actually berries and have a mild peppery note.
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Step 1.
Take your steaks out of the fridge half an hour before you’re going to cook them.
Step 2.
Get a frying pan over a medium heat, scatter in the peppercorns and toast for a minute, then tip into a pestle and mortar or spice blender and roughly grind.
Step 3.
Finely chop the shallot and smash the garlic (still in its skin) with the back of your knife.
Step 4.
Put the frying pan back over a high heat. While it’s heating, drizzle the steaks with 1 tbsp olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
Step 5.
Add the steaks to the hot pan along with the bashed garlic. The steak should immediately sizzle when it touches the pan– if not, wait a little longer. Fry the steaks for 2-2 ½ mins on each side for medium rare then transfer to a plate to rest, leaving the garlic in the pan.
Step 6.
Take the pan off the heat and leave it to cool for a couple of minutes, then place back over a medium heat. Add a splash of oil and scrape in the shallot. Fry, stirring occasionally, until golden. Pour in the brandy and use your spoon to scrape any crusty steak bits from the base of the pan.
Step 7.
Once the brandy has reduced by half, pour in the stock. Bubble away for a couple of minutes until reduced by a third then add the double cream and black peppercorns. Cook, stirring well, for 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly and the peppercorns are evenly distributed throughout.
Step 8.
Pour the resting juices from the steak into the sauce and season to taste, then serve the steak with the peppercorn sauce and chips, obviously.
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