Nick's Pepper Sauce (Sauce au Poivre)

Nick's Pepper Sauce (Sauce au Poivre)

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

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

Step 1
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.

Step 2
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.

Recipe Tip

You can substitute 2 tablespoons onion powder for shallots.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

249
Calories
14g
Fat
3g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 249
% Daily Value *
Total Fat14g 17%
Saturated Fat9g 43%
Cholesterol41mg 14%
Sodium279mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate3g 1%
Dietary Fiber1g 2%
Total Sugars2g
Protein2g
Vitamin C9mg 47%
Calcium19mg 1%
Iron1mg 4%
Potassium97mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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