STEAK AU POIVRE

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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 53m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tenderloin steaks, 6 to 8 ounces each and no more than 1 1/2 inches thick
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons whole peppercorns
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup Cognac, plus 1 teaspoon
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Remove the steaks from the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour prior to cooking. Sprinkle all sides with salt.
  • Coarsely crush the peppercorns with a mortar and pestle, the bottom of a cast iron skillet, or using a mallet and pie pan. Spread the peppercorns evenly onto a plate. Press the fillets, on both sides, into the pepper until it coats the surface. Set aside.
  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil. As soon as the butter and oil begin to turn golden and smoke, gently place the steaks in the pan. For medium-rare, cook for 4 minutes on each side. Once done, remove the steaks to a plate, tent with foil and set aside. Pour off the excess fat but do not wipe or scrape the pan clean.
  • Off of the heat, add 1/3 cup Cognac to the pan and carefully ignite the alcohol with a long match or firestick. Gently shake pan until the flames die. Return the pan to medium heat and add the cream. Bring the mixture to a boil and whisk until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Add the teaspoon of Cognac and season, to taste, with salt. Add the steaks back to the pan, spoon the sauce over, and serve.

Dariana Medina Malave
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The steak is always cooked perfectly and the peppercorn sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Omar Alfarah
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The steak was juicy and flavorful, and the peppercorn sauce was the perfect accompaniment.


Njamaabdalla Ismail
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This was an excellent recipe! The steak was cooked perfectly and the peppercorn sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Carl Shier
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I'm a big fan of steak au poivre and this recipe did not disappoint. The steak was cooked perfectly and the peppercorn sauce was rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves steak.


Lily Roberts
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This was my first time making steak au poivre and it turned out great! The peppercorn crust was flavorful and the steak was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Austin Gallina
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The steak is always cooked perfectly and the peppercorn sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


min yoongi
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The steak was juicy and flavorful, and the peppercorn sauce was the perfect accompaniment.


Arham Ansari
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This was an excellent recipe! The steak was cooked perfectly and the peppercorn sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


David Lowe
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I'm a big fan of steak au poivre and this recipe did not disappoint. The steak was cooked perfectly and the peppercorn sauce was rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves steak.


Hamza Rizvi
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This was my first time making steak au poivre and it turned out great! The peppercorn crust was flavorful and the steak was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


David Jackson Sr.
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The steak is always cooked perfectly and the peppercorn sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Fartuun Omar
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The steak was juicy and flavorful, and the peppercorn sauce was the perfect accompaniment.


Daljit Bhandari
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This was an amazing recipe! The steak was cooked perfectly and the peppercorn sauce was rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves steak.


CrazyBoy
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I'm not a huge fan of steak, but this recipe changed my mind. The peppercorn crust was delicious and the steak was so tender. I'll definitely be making this again!


David Mukenya
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This steak au poivre recipe was fantastic! The peppercorn crust was flavorful and the steak was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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