NICK'S PEPPER SAUCE (SAUCE AU POIVRE)

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A very easy and tasty black pepper sauce that goes with a steak.

Provided by Nick Z.

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup finely minced shallots
6 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon crushed black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup cognac
1 ½ cups beef stock
6 tablespoons creme fraiche
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir shallots in hot butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add parsley and saute for 5 minutes; season with pepper and salt.
  • Carefully pour cognac over shallot mixture; cook and stir until flames have disappeared, 2 to 3 minutes. Add beef stock and bring to a boil; reduce heat, add creme fraiche, and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Stir 2 tablespoons butter into sauce until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 279 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

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