Green Peppercorn Sauce

Name: Green Peppercorn Sauce
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 18 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced shallots; 2 tablespoons green peppercorns in brine, drained; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons Cognac; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup beef broth; 0.5 cup half-and-half; salt to taste

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If you've never had green peppercorn sauce drizzled over a steak then you are in for a nice surprise. This also goes well with roasted vegetable or can even be used as a gravy on mashed potatoes. Brandy may be substituted for the Cognac.

Recipe by Soup Loving Nicole

Published on September 21, 2022

Prep Time:

3 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

18 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

2 cups

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced shallots
2 tablespoons green peppercorns in brine, drained
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons Cognac
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
½ cup half-and-half
salt to taste

Directions

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, peppercorns, and butter; cook for 3 minutes.
Add Cognac and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute until alcohol evaporates. Pour in beef broth and increase heat to bring sauce to a simmer. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
Add half and half, reduce heat to low, and cook 5 minutes. Season with salt and serve.

Cook's Note:

You can substitute cream for half-and-half.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

142	Calories
11g	Fat
3g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 142
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 6g	31%
Cholesterol 27mg	9%
Sodium 415mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Protein 2g
Potassium 84mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.