Nicks Pepper Sauce (Sauce au Poivre)

A very easy and tasty black pepper sauce that goes with a steak.

Step: 1

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir shallots in hot butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add parsley and saute for 5 minutes; season with pepper and salt.

Step: 2

Carefully pour cognac over shallot mixture; cook and stir until flames have disappeared, 2 to 3 minutes. Add beef stock and bring to a boil; reduce heat, add creme fraiche, and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Stir 2 tablespoons butter into sauce until melted.

Per Serving: 249 calories; protein 2g; carbohydrates 3.4g; fat 13.6g; cholesterol 40.7mg; sodium 279mg.

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