Steak au Poivre

1. 1

   Crush peppercorns in mortar with pestle or in clean cloth with hammer or flat side of meat mallet.

2. 2

   Press crushed peppercorns into both sides of steak with palm of hand.

3. 3

   Cover with waxed paper and let stand in refrigerator 30 min.

4. 4

   Heat butter to bubbling in large frying pan.

5. 5

   Add steaks and pan fry 3-4 min.

6. 6

   Turn.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with salt and brown on second side, cooking to rare-3-4 min.

8. 8

   Sprinkle salt on second side and remove steaks to warm platter and keep hot.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with parsley.

10. 10

    Sauce: Stir brandy into drippings and cook 5 min.

11. 11

    ,stirring occasionally.

12. 12

    Add heavy cream and cook slowly 10 min.

13. 13

    ,stirring constantly.

14. 14

    Serve with steaks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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