Peppercorn Mix Food

PEPPERCORN MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
• Divide into 4 glass jars.
• Seal and label jars.
• Note: I found the green and pink peppercorns at my local health food store in bulk.

PEPPERCORN STEAK

Steps:

• Heat a grill to medium. Grill the steaks to the desired doneness.
• Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the au jus mix and the brandy. Let boil for 10 minutes. While that cooks, in a separate small saucepan, combine the margarine and the flour to make the roux. Let the roux cook for 5 minutes. Add the roux to the au jus mixture and stir with a wire whisk until smooth. Stir in the cream and the black pepper. Arrange the steaks on serving plates and serve drizzled with the sauce.

GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Steps:

• Rinse the pepper corns and set aside.
• Pan fry your meat, remove, then deglaze pan with broth.
• Stir over low heat until boiling, then add the cream and peppercorns.
• Boil for 8-10 minutes. Add brandy and boil for 1 minute.
• Serve over meat.

PEPPERCORN STEAK

Steps:

• Heat a grill to medium. Put the steaks the grill and cook to desired doneness.
• Bring the water to a boil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the au jus mix and the brandy. Let boil for 10 minutes. While that cooks, in a separate small saucepan, combine the margarine and the flour to make the roux. Let the roux cook for 5 minutes. Add roux to the au jus mixture and stir with a wire whisk until smooth. Stir in the cream and the black pepper. Arrange the steaks on serving plates and serve drizzled with the sauce.
• This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the butter in a large, high-sided frying pan, then fry the shallots and peppercorns over a medium heat for 5 mins, until the shallots have softened but not browned. Add the brandy and cook until it has reduced away to almost nothing.
• Pour the wine into the pan, turn up the heat and boil rapidly until reduced by half. Add the stock and reduce again, this time by two-thirds, this will take around 5 mins. Stir the cream into the sauce and allow it to thicken slightly. Check the sauce is seasoned to your liking before serving with steak.

BLACK PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Steps:

• Grind peppercorns until they are coarsely ground and set aside.
• Prepare the gravy mix according to directions and reserve.
• In small saucepan melt the butter over a low fire and add the shallots and garlic.
• Saute for about 2 minutes.
• Add the ground peppercorns and saute on low for 2 minutes.
• Add the remaining ingredients including reserved brown gravy and simmer on low for appproximately 30 minutes.

PEPPERCORN DIP

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredients.
• Cover and chill at least 2 hours for flavours to blend.

FOUR PEPPERCORN MIX

Steps:

• 1. Place green, black, and white peppercorns in small skillet, and heat over medium heat. Toast 2 minutes, shaking pan frequently. Add pink peppercorns, and toast 2 minutes more, shaking pan constantly. Transfer to bowl, and cool completely. 2. Place mixture in pepper mill, and store in cool, dry cabinet until ready to use.

PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook steaks and keep them in one layer in skillet. Remove steaks from skillet and skim all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pan juices in the skillet. To skillet add, shallots and minced garlic and cook them for 1 to 2 minutes until softened. Deglaze with Cognac, scraping up bits which cling to skillet. Add stock or canned beef broth and peppercorns. In a small bowl combine cup heavy cream and cornstarch. Whisk cornstarch mixture into sauce and simmer until lightly thickened. Whisk in mustard and pour juices from plate into pan.;
• Pan juices from steak .

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.

PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook steaks and keep them in one layer in skillet. Remove steaks from skillet and skim all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pan juices in the skillet. To skillet add, shallots and minced garlic and cook them for 1 to 2 minutes until softened. Deglaze with Cognac, scraping up bits which cling to skillet. Add stock or canned beef broth and peppercorns. In a small bowl combine cup heavy cream and cornstarch. Whisk cornstarch mixture into sauce and simmer until lightly thickened. Whisk in mustard and pour juices from plate into pan.

PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Crush the peppercorns slightly, either using a mortar and pestle or a rolling pin.
• 2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add the shallots and saute until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the brandy and boil for another 3 minutes. Add beef stock and boil another 3 minutes.
• 3. Finally, add the cream and reduce the heat to medium. Heat through, but don't allow the peppercorn sauce to boil. Once the sauce is at your desired thickness, test for seasoning. Add salt if necessary, then serve with your favourite steak.