BOURBON PEPPER PAN SAUCE RECIPE

Bourbon Pepper Pan Sauce Recipe image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (6 ounce) New York strip steaks
kosher salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons duck fat, or as needed
1 clove garlic, minced
3 teaspoons butter, divided
1 fluid ounce bourbon
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup heavy cream
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

Season both sides of the steaks generously with salt and pepper. Be especially generous with the pepper. Melt duck fat in a steel pan over medium-high heat. Add steaks; cook until firm and reddish-pink in the center for medium-rare, about 5 minutes per side. Sear the edges until browned, about 30 seconds each. Transfer steaks to a plate; let rest while you make the sauce. Turn off the heat. Stir garlic into the same pan using a spoon. Add 1 teaspoon butter; let melt. Pour in bourbon. Heat until reduced to a sticky glaze, about 15 seconds. Add chicken stock. Bring to a boil over high heat while scraping up the browned bits at the bottom to deglaze. Cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add heavy cream; season with salt and cayenne pepper. Boil until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off heat and add remaining 2 teaspoons butter; swirl until melted, about 30 seconds more. Spoon sauce warm onto serving plates. Place steaks on top.