Description
Elevate your meals with this delightful Peppercorn Sauce, perfect for enhancing steak, chicken, or pasta dishes. This creamy sauce combines the bold flavor of black peppercorns with the richness of heavy cream and broth, creating a gourmet touch that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, crushed
- 1/4 cup apple juice (optional)
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped shallot and minced garlic; sauté until soft and translucent (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in the crushed peppercorns. If using apple juice, add it now and let simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and gradually stir in the heavy cream. Let simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Season with salt to taste. Serve hot over grilled steak, roasted chicken, or mixed with pasta, garnishing with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg