Green Peppercorn Mustard Food

GREEN PEPPERCORN MUSTARD

Steps:

• Combine water and mustard seeds in a small bowl and let stand an hour.
• Drain well.
• Transfer mustard seeds to a food processor and add remining ingredients except peppercorns and puree, Make sure you scrape down the sides a few times while you are processing.
• The mixture should be course.
• Add peppercorns and mix.
• Put into a sterilized jars, store in a dark cool place.

GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Steps:

• Add olive oil to pan after removing beef. Add shallots, garlic, and thyme; saute for 1 to 2 minutes, then, off heat, add brandy and flambe using a long kitchen match. After flame dies down, return to the heat, add stock and reduce by about half. Strain out solids, then add 2 cups cream and mustard. Reduce by half again, then shut off heat and add green peppercorns.

GREEN PEPPERCORN MUSTARD

Steps:

• In a blender grind mustard seeds finely.
• In a glass or ceramic bowl, mix together mustard powder and 3 tablespoons water and leave to stand 30 mins.
• Blend mustard mixture and the rest of the ingredients until mustard acquires a grainy texture. If mixture seems too dry, add a little more water or honey.
• Cover and let stand 12 hours before pouring into sterilised jars.
• Seal.
• Store in a cool, dark place 2 weeks before using.
• Refrigerate after opening.

BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH MUSTARD AND PEPPERCORNS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Using sharp knife, cut meat lengthwise down center through 2/3 of the thickness. Spread the meat open and pound lightly to flatten slightly.
• Spread meat with mustard and scatter peppercorns evenly, pressing into meat with hands. Sprinkle with course ground peppercorn blend.
• Place sage leaves down the middle and tie meat back together with twine. Sprinkle outside with peppercorn blend and salt. Reshape tenderloin and place seam side down in shallow roasting pan. Slip bay leaves underneath twine.
• Roast for 30 to 50 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before carving.

PORK CHOPS, WITH GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Steps:

• Wipe the pork chops dry with paper towels. Dredge them with flour, shaking off the excess, and sprinkle with paprika.
• Heat the oil in a pan large enough to contain the pork chops comfortably. Brown the chops on both sides. Add the onion, garlic and white wine. Bring to simmer, turn heat down, cover and cook slowly for about 30 minutes, or until the chops are pale whitish-pink in the center. Be careful not to overcook them or they will become dry and tough.
• Remove the chops to a heated serving platter. Stir the mustard and peppercorns into the sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste and spoon the sauce over the chops. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

STEAK WITH MUSTARD AND GREEN PEPPERCORNS

Steps:

• Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add steaks and sauté until brown and cooked to desired doneness, about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Using tongs, transfer steaks to plate; tent with foil to keep warm.
• Add shallots and peppercorns to skillet. Sauté until shallots soften, about 2 minutes. Add broth, mustard and cream, then brandy; boil until sauce thickens enough to coat spoon, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cut steaks crosswise into scant 1/2-inch-thick slices. Overlap slices on 2 plates; spoon sauce alongside and serve.

GREEN PEPPERCORN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cover chicken with mustard, peppercorns, garlic, lemon juice, chives and half of the oil.
• Let stand for 30 minutes or so.
• Heat remaining oil in pan.
• Add onion and cook until soft.
• Add chicken mixture to pan.
• Cook, stirring, until chicken is fully cooked.

PORK ROAST WITH GREEN PEPPERCORN CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325.
• Heat a large frying pan over medium heat until hot, Sear roast, fat side down, then on all sides, Place in a roasting pan.
• Make a paste with butter, flour, mustards, peppercorns, sugar and thyme Spread over top and sides of the roast. (Allow the meat to cool slightly, before adding the peppercorn paste. It makes it easier to apply.)
• Roast, uncovered for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until meat thermometer reads 160, and juices run clear.
• Place the roast on a cutting board.
• Skim most of fat from pan and discard Pour the juices into a medium saucepan, whisk in flour, cook over medium high heat 2 minutes, whisk in cider, vinegar, sugar, mustard and salt, simmer 5 minutes or until thickened.
• Serve sauce drizzled over slices of the roast.