Green Peppercorn Sauce

Elevate your culinary creations with this luxurious Green Peppercorn Sauce, a rich and creamy accompaniment perfect for steak, chicken, or pork. Crafted with a base of sautéed shallots and plump green peppercorns, this sauce is flambéed with cognac or brandy for a bold depth of flavor, then simmered with beef stock and heavy cream for a velvety finish. A touch of Dijon mustard adds a subtle tang, while a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper perfectly balance the taste. Ready in just 25 minutes, this restaurant-quality sauce is an effortless way to transform any dish into a gourmet masterpiece. Ideal for special occasions or an indulgent weeknight delight, it’s the perfect finishing touch to elevate any protein.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Shallots, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Green peppercorns, drained and slightly crushed
• 2 tablespoons Cognac or brandy
• 1 cup Beef stock
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Melt the unsalted butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped shallots to the skillet and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the green peppercorns, allowing them to heat through for about 1 minute.

Step 4

Carefully add the cognac or brandy to the skillet and ignite it with a long lighter or kitchen match to flambé. Let the alcohol burn off (this takes about 30 seconds to 1 minute), then gently stir.

Step 5

Pour in the beef stock and scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to deglaze any browned bits.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the stock reduces by half.

Step 7

Stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard, mixing until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

Step 8

Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Continue simmering the sauce gently for 5 more minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 10

Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the sauce to a serving dish or pour it directly over your prepared protein of choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	571.2 grams (571.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1114

Total Fat 105.60g	135%
Saturated Fat 62.30g	312%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 302mg	101%
Sodium 1684mg	73%
Total Carbohydrate 3.40g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0.80g	3%
Total Sugars 1.20g
Protein 3.50g	7%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 30mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 199mg	4%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 97.2%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 1.4%