Montreal Pork Au Poivre Food

PORK AU POIVRE

Steps:

• Slice tenderloin lengthwise, being careful not to cut through to other side. Split meat into 1 large, flat piece. Spread mustard over both sides of the meat and rub in the pepper, pressing gently so it adheres well. Cut meat crosswise into 4 even portions.
• In large skillet, heat oil over medium flame. Put tenderloin in the pan and cook for about 10 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 155 degrees F, turning once. Transfer meat to a plate and tent with foil to keep it warm. Add chicken broth and wine to pan and cook over medium-high heat, scraping up any bits that have stuck to the pan. Continue to cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until sauce is reduced to about a half cup. Pour sauce over meat, season with salt, and serve.

PORK CHOPS AU POIVRE

Steps:

• Coarsely crush peppercorns by gently pounding once or twice with a heavy skillet. Pat chops dry and sprinkle both sides evenly with salt and peppercorns, pressing to help them adhere.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook 2 chops, turning over once, until browned and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total. Transfer to a plate and wipe out skillet. Cook remaining 2 chops in remaining tablespoon oil in same manner, transferring to plate. (Do not wipe out skillet after second batch.)
• Add Sherry to skillet and boil, scraping up any brown bits, until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Add cream and any meat juices accumulated on plate, then boil, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season sauce with salt and serve over chops.

MONTREAL PORK AU POIVRE

Steps:

• Cut the tenderloin into 1-inch slices. Season with Montreal Steak Seasoning, to taste. (I lightly season both sides.) Allow to rest on counter for 10 minutes.
• In a large skillet, preferably cast iron, melt the butter and vegetable oil over medium heat. When skillet is hot, add pork slices without crowding the pan too much.
• Cook five minutes per side and then transfer to a heated plate. Turn the heat down to low and add the cognac. Scrape up the brown bits, turn the heat up to medium-high, and allow the cognac to boil for 30 seconds to burn off the alcohol.
• Pour pan juices over pork and serve immediately.

PEPPERED COD

Steps:

• coarsely crack the peppercorns.
• lightly salt the fish fillets then roll them in the cracked pepper.
• heat the oil in a frying pan and brown the fillets on all sides for 3 minutes, or until just cooked through. [take care not to over cook. if necessary cook each fillet at a time, try not to steam the fish by overcrowding the pan].
• serve with a salad, pasta or crusty bread on the side.

STEAK AU POIVRE

Steps:

• Season both sides of each steak with the salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat, and then sauté the steaks, 2 at a time, for 3-4 minutes on each side.
• Transfer the steaks to a heatproof dish and keep them warm in a 175-degree oven.
• Pour any leftover liquid from the skillet and lower the heat to medium.
• Add the shallots and 1 piece of butter; sauté for 5 minutes, until cooked.
• Carefully add Cognac (it may flame) and bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
• Stir in cream and other piece of butter; heat through, stirring constantly.
• Serve over steaks immediately.

HAMBURGER STEAK (HACHE) AU POIVRE

Steps:

• Shape meat into patties of equal size.
• Sprinkle with salt.
• Sprinkle all over with the crushed peppercorns and press down on meat to help peppercorns adhere.
• Heat a heavy skillet and do not add fat of any kind.
• When skillet is quite hot add the patties.
• Cook about 5 minute on one side.
• Using a spatula, quickly up patties and turn.
• Cook about 5 minute longer (10 minute for well-done).
• Remove patties to a warm platter.
• Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to the skillet.
• Add shallots to the skillet and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon until shallots are wilted.
• Add the wine and cook 1 minute.
• Add the cognac and let reduce to about half.
• Add the beef broth and cook until reduced to about 3 tablespoons.
• Swirl in the remaining butter.
• Return patties to skillet (off the heat) and turn once.
• Serve garnished with the parsley.

TOURNEDOS AU POIVRE ET CHAMPIGNONS(FILET AU POIVRE W/MUSHROOMS)

Steps:

• Mash peppercorns with a mallet or the back of a heavy pan.
• Press each side of the fillets into the cracked peppercorns and let the beef stand about an hour to absorb the flavor.
• Heat the butter and add the beef and sear about 8 minutes per side for rare, 10 for medium, 12 for well done.
• Remove the steaks to a platter and allow to rest.
• Add cognac to the pan and heat for just a few seconds and then set ablaze.
• Option 1: Boil the liquid about a minute then stir in additional butter, salt and cream.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, add mushrooms and saute till mushrooms are soft.
• Pour over fillets and sprinkle with parsley.
• Option 2: Skip the cream (but it's better with).

PHILLY CHEESESTEAK MEATLOAF

Steps:

• In a skillet heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion, green pepper and 1 tsp salt. Cook until onion is softened and just starting to carmelize.
• Mix remaining spices into ground beef and spread out onto small cookie sheet covered with foil.
• Layer cheese slices over ground beef and cover with peppers and onions. Roll into a log. .
• Line another sheet of foil with bacon and roll up ground beef log.
• Bake in 360°F Oven, covered with foil for 20 minute Remove foil and bake another 30 minute.