Creamy Peppercorn Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this rich and indulgent Creamy Peppercorn Sauce, a timeless recipe perfect for pairing with steaks, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables. This classic sauce combines the bold heat of coarsely crushed black peppercorns with the velvety smoothness of heavy cream, creating a balance of robust flavor and creamy decadence. Enhanced by the subtle sweetness of brandy, the savory depth of beef stock, and the aromatic touch of sautéed shallots, this recipe offers a truly restaurant-worthy experience in just 25 minutes. Finished with fresh parsley for a burst of brightness, this simple yet elegant sauce is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table. Perfect for home cooks seeking a quick and impressive way to transform a meal, Creamy Peppercorn Sauce is an essential addition to your repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium, finely chopped shallots
- 60 ml brandy
- 125 ml beef stock or broth
- 125 ml heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon, coarsely crushed black peppercorns
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it begins to bubble.
Add the finely chopped shallots and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, or until they soften and become translucent.
Carefully add the brandy to the saucepan and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate, stirring occasionally.
Add the beef stock to the pan and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Let it simmer and reduce for about 3 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream and coarsely crushed black peppercorns, mixing well to combine all the flavors.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Season the sauce with salt and adjust to taste if necessary.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the freshly chopped parsley.
Serve the creamy peppercorn sauce over steaks, grilled meats, or vegetables immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
827 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.7 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.0 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 191 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 1832 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 335 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
