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Peppercorn Sauce Recipe

Perfect Peppercorn Sauce Recipe for Gourmet Home Cooking

This rich, creamy peppercorn sauce recipe elevates your meals with robust flavor and simplicity.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: French
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Acts as the base fat for sautéing.
  • 2 tablespoons Whole Black Peppercorns Provides robust flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Green Peppercorns Adds a slightly fruitier flavor.
For Flavoring
  • 2 tablespoons Shallots Finely chopped.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced.
  • 1/4 cup Brandy or Cognac Can be replaced with white wine.
  • 1/2 cup Beef or Chicken Stock Homemade stock is preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 dash Worcestershire Sauce Optional.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to preference.
For Texture
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Use room temperature.
  • to taste Fresh Parsley Optional for garnishing.

Equipment

  • heavy-bottom skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • mortar and pestle or mallet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Peppercorn Sauce Recipe
  1. Gather all your ingredients for the creamy peppercorn sauce.
  2. Coarsely crush the whole black and green peppercorns.
  3. Melt unsalted butter in a heavy-bottom skillet over medium heat. Add chopped shallots and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in the brandy and let it simmer for about 2 minutes to reduce.
  6. Stir in the beef or chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer for 2 minutes.
  7. Gradually introduce room-temperature heavy cream, stirring continuously. Mix in Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
  8. Taste the sauce and season with salt as needed. Pour over favorite dishes and garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure heavy cream is at room temperature before adding to prevent curdling. Always taste and season before serving.

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