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Healthy Peppercorn Sauce Recipe

Delicious Healthy Peppercorn Sauce Recipe for Steak Night

Healthy Peppercorn Sauce Recipe that complements steak or chicken, ready in just 10 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: French
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter adds richness
  • 1/4 cup brandy or cognac for depth of flavor
  • 1 cup beef or chicken stock homemade or low-sodium preferred
  • 1 cup heavy cream room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard optional
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons shallots minced
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns coarsely crushed
  • 1 tablespoon green peppercorns coarsely crushed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley optional garnish

Equipment

  • heavy-bottom skillet
  • mortar and pestle
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Measure all ingredients and coarsely crush the whole black and green peppercorns.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté shallots until soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic, stirring for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in brandy and deglaze the pan, simmering until liquid reduces by half, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add beef or chicken stock and simmer for about 2 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat and slowly stir in heavy cream until well combined.
  7. Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Heat through until velvety.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

The sauce can be made ahead, stored in the fridge for 3-4 days, and reheated gently.

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