Peppercorn Steaks With Bourbon Sauce Recipes

Steps:

• Put peppercorns in sandwich bag, crack with hammer or shoe, whatever is on hand.
• Place peppercorns in a bowl with butter, bourbon, maple syrup and worcestershire.
• Microwave for 30 seconds, stir. Microwave again for 30 seconds, stir it again and repeat one more time. Cooking time will need to be increased with amount of servings. To cook on stovetop, bring to boil quickly, simmer on low for 5 minutes and turn off the heat. Store in fridge for next day use, reheat in microwave or simmer on low.

Steps:

• Mix the various peppercorns in a wide flat dish. Coat the steaks with the cracked pepper and season with salt. Place the olive oil in a cast iron skillet and heat one minute before adding the steaks. If necessary cook the steaks in two batches. Cook over medium heat 3 minutes on each side for medium rare. Place the steaks on warm serving plates. Drain the excess fat from the pan and carefully add the bourbon, away from the heat. Reduce the heat to low and reduce the bourbon until the pan is nearly dry. Add the veal stock, bring to a boil, cook 3 to 5 minutes, and finish by swirling the heavy cream and butter into the sauce. Remove from the heat and divide the sauce among the steaks.;

Steps:

• Coarsely crush peppercorns in a mortar with pestle. Season steaks with salt. Sprinkle peppercorns over both sides of steaks, pressing to adhere. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks and cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Meanwhile, heat bourbon in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until warm. Remove from heat and carefully ignite with match. Let burn 30 seconds, then cover to extinguish the flame.
• Transfer steaks to plates; tent with foil to keep warm. Add 1 tablespoon butter and shallots to drippings in skillet; saute 2 minutes. Add stock and bourbon; boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add remaining 5 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking just until melted. Spoon sauce over steaks and serve.