Nick's Peppercorn Sauce (Sauce au Poivre)
Nick's Peppercorn Sauce (Sauce au Poivre) delivers a rich, pepper-forward bite balanced by sweet shallots and the warmth of cognac. Beef stock deepens the savory backbone while crème fraîche adds a silky finish, making it an elegant topper for steak or roast meats at a special dinner or date night.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir the shallots in the hot butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the parsley and cook for 5 minutes; season with pepper and salt.
- 2
Carefully pour the cognac over the shallot mixture; cook and stir until the flames go out, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the beef stock and bring it to a boil; reduce the heat, add the creme fraiche, and simmer until the sauce reduces slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir 2 tablespoons butter into the sauce until melted.
- Calories 194.74 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.14 g Low Source
- Carbs 15.47 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.53 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 9.3 g High
- Trans Fat 0.15 g High
- Cholesterol 29.92 mg Moderate
- Sodium 173.31 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.83 g Low Source
- Sugar 9.47 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 6.33 g Moderate
- Calcium 59.8 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.48 mg Low Source
- Potassium 154.6 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 46.13 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 6.97 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.29 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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