Chive Sauce For Steak Food

STEAK WITH HORSERADISH-CHIVE SAUCE

Steps:

• Marinate a 1-pound hanger steak (center sinew removed) in a mix of 1 cup red wine vinegar, 1/3 cup cognac, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 minced shallot, 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary, 4 chopped garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons sugar, and pepper to taste for up to 6 hours. Preheat a grill to medium-high on one side. Remove the steak from the marinade; pat dry and season with coarse sea salt and pepper. Sear over direct heat until marked, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to the cooler side; cover and cook until the meat reaches 130 for medium-rare, about 10 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. To make the sauce, blanch 1 bunch chives in simmering water for 3 minutes, then rinse under cold water and squeeze dry. Puree with 1 cup sour cream, 3 tablespoons horseradish and a pinch of salt.

CREAMY CHIVE AND HORSERADISH SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add the chives and cook until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until cooled. Gently squeeze the water out of the chives. Put the chives, sour cream, horseradish, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a blender and blend until smooth.

STEAKHOUSE STEAKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat a large, well-seasoned cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pat the steaks dry with a paper towel and brush them lightly with vegetable oil. Combine the fleur de sel and cracked pepper on a plate and roll the steaks in the mixture, pressing lightly to evenly coat all sides.
• When the skillet is ready, add the steaks and sear them evenly on all sides for about 2 minutes per side, for a total of 10 minutes.
• Top each steak with a tablespoon of butter, if using, and place the skillet in the oven. Cook the steaks until they reach 120 degrees F for rare or 125 degrees F for medium-rare on an instant-read thermometer. (To test the steaks, insert the thermometer sideways to be sure you're actually testing the middle of the steak.)
• Remove the steaks to a serving platter, cover tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes. Serve hot with Roquefort Chive Sauce on the side.
• Bring the heavy cream to a boil in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook at a low boil, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has become thick and creamy, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, add the cheese, salt, pepper and chives and whisk rapidly until the cheese melts.
• Yield: 4 servings

CHIVE SAUCE FOR STEAK

Steps:

• Heat skillet over medium high heat. Add chives and cook about 10 seconds. Add cognac and stir.
• Add parsley, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Add beef (or chicken) broth and stir.
• Swirl in 1 tablespoon butter and serve.

STEAK WITH A CHIVE & WHISKEY CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in pan over a medium flame and seal meat on both sides. Continue cooking for a further 2 minutes Transfer steaks to BBQ & cook to desired degree.
• Add chives to pan and cook over a low heat for 1 minute. Sprinkle in flour and stir to combine.
• Add remaining ingredients and simmer gently until just thickened.
• Serve steaks with whiskey sauce.

CREAMY CHIVE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a pan and soften the onion, garlic and chives with the pan covered for 5 minutes.
• Pour in the wine and reduce by half on a high heat.
• Add the stock and reduce by half again.
• Turn the heat right down and stir in the cream.
• Simmer gently until reduced to a light, creamy consistency.
• Season to taste and serve hot.

GRILLED T-BONE STEAKS WITH WORCESTERSHIRE-CHIVE BUTTER

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; sauté until transparent, about 1 minute. Transfer shallot mixture to bowl. Add remaining 7 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon dry mustard and 2 tablespoons chives and stir with fork to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place plastic wrap on work surface. Transfer butter mixture to plastic wrap and form butter into 5-inch-long log. Roll up in plastic, enclosing completely. Refrigerate until firm. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
• Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce and 1 tablespoon dry mustard in shallow dish. Place steaks in dish and turn to coat. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Cut butter log into 8 slices. Season steaks with salt and pepper. Grill to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Top each steak with 2 butter slices and serve.