Photo: Steak Au Poivre Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 bone-in rib-eye steaks, about 1 1/2 pounds each
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons coarsely cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons butter
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Heat a large, well-seasoned cast iron skillet over high heat. Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel, season with salt, to taste, and coat the meat the black pepper. Put the steaks in the hot skillet and cook until blackened and the steaks have released themselves from the pan. Turn the steaks and transfer the pan to the oven. Roast until an instant-read thermometer registers 125 degrees F for medium-rare, or cook until desired doneness.
Remove the pan from the oven and transfer the steaks to a cutting board; cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Put the skillet back over medium heat. Carefully add the brandy and ignite it with a long kitchen match, to burn off the alcohol. Add the cream, and vinegar, and simmer until very thick. Stir in the butter just before serving.
Slice the steaks and serve with peppercorn sauce.
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By scarter1380_124...
Madison, VA
on April 02, 2013
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So damn good! I ran across this recipe in my cookbook a couple nights ago. Remembering how we loved it the first time, I made it again tonight. Despite the greasiness of that wonderful sauce--read gravy here--it knocks my socks off every time! I had to sub 1 Tbl of sherry cooking wine and 1 Tbl of apple cider vinegar instead (couldn't find sherry vinegar in the store but it didn't take away from the rich finished product. We'll definitely do this one again and again.
By samantha244
OKLAHOMA
on January 07, 2012
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Oh my goodness! Never had steak au poivre but it was definitely one of the best things I've ever made! I used filet mignon instead of bone-in rib eye steaks, substituted beef stock for the vinegar and used a nice cognac instead of brandy. It was delicious! Served with garlic mashed potatoes. My boyfriend said it was one of the best meals he'd ever had.
By Lijemtu
Ogden, UT
on December 24, 2011
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The steak was perfect, and the sauce was simple and delicious
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