- Dried green peppercorns?
- This recipe uses brined (canned) soft peppercorns. If using dried, soak them or crush them in a mortar first.
Green Peppercorn Dijon Sauce
'Sauce au Poivre Vert' is a steakhouse staple. Green peppercorns are unripe black peppercorns preserved in brine, offering a soft texture and herbal, fresh heat rather than a sharp bite. Combined with Dijon and cream, they create a piquant yet silky sauce that hugs the meat.
Ingredients
4
tbsp
butter
2
tbsp
Dijon mustard
2
tbsp
green peppercorns (in brine, drained)
2/3
cup
heavy cream
1/2
cup
beef or chicken stock
1
pinch
salt
1
pinch
freshly ground black pepper
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Equipment Needed
- Skillet (preferably used for meat)
- Wooden spoon
Allergen Information
Milk
Mustard
Instructions
1
✓
Lightly crush peppercorns with a spoon or knife blade.
Tip: Just crack them to release flavor; don't mash.
2
✓
Melt butter in skillet (medium heat). Fry peppercorns 1 minute.
Tip: Fat carries flavor.
3
✓
Add stock and reduce by half (3-4 mins). Scrape up brown bits.
Tip: Deglazing adds meaty depth.
4
✓
Stir in Dijon and cream. Simmer 3-5 mins until thickened.
Tip: Mustard emulsifies.
5
✓
Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Tip: Salt last, as stock and mustard are salty.
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Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp green peppercorns (in brine, drained)
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup beef or chicken stock
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper