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This creamy peppercorn sauce recipe for steak comes together in just 15 minutes! It’s the perfect sauce for beef dishes. And you don’t have to be a pro sauce maker to make it.

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Chef hubs and I have been putting this creamy peppercorn sauce on everything from sous vide beef short ribs to porterhouse steak dishes. When we schedule a WFH lunch date, we make it a little more special by adding a quick sauce to the dish. We’re fancy like that!

Ingredients to make creamy peppercorn sauce

Make this steak sauce with just a handful of ingredients. Beef stock is the base. You can buy beef stock, use beef bouillon, or if sous vide cooking, you can use leftover beef juice from the bag. I’ve even substituted chicken stock, and beef broth, and the recipe turned out perfect.

In addition to beef stock, you’ll need butter, black peppercorns, dijon mustard, heavy cream, and a little salt.

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Let’s whip up this tasty steak sauce

Heat a small saucepan on the stove to medium heat. Add butter.

When it melts, whisk in beef stock…

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add the dijon mustard and heavy cream…

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and then it’s time for the flavor-punch… add crushed peppercorns and salt.

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Stir regularly as sauce thickens for 5-10 minutes.

It will get bubbly as it simmers. This is perfect. Keep moving it around with a spoon in the sauce pan so it doesn’t burn.

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Once the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, remove the pan from heat to stop the cooking.

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Immediately pour sauce on food or transfer to a sauce cup.

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Creative ways to play with the flavor

Add a splash of red wine or brandy.

My recipe doesn’t have alcohol, but you’re welcome to add some in. I love to do this after searing something like sous vide t bone steaks in a cast-iron skillet. What you do is deglaze the pan on medium-high heat with a splash of red wine or brandy after you cook steak in it. Even though the removed steak is out of the pan, there are usually little bits leftover to scrape up with a spatula and mix in the sauce. Then reduce the heat to medium and follow the recipe as instructed.

Substitute green peppercorns.

The flavor of green peppercorns is a bit more mild flavored than black peppercorns. When making this sauce for chicken dishes, green peppercorns are a great choice.

Add caramelized shallots or onions.

Because, not a recipe goes by where I don’t suggest something like these red wine caramelized red onions. They’re good on everything!

Want some more sauce ideas? Check out my free sauce recipe ebook!

Add big flavor with DIY condiments

  • Creamy peppercorn sauce
  • Amp up Alfredo sauce from a jar
  • Jalapeno ranch dressing
  • Tomato sauce from crushed tomatoes
  • Cilantro lime dressing
  • Marinate chicken breasts in balsamic dressing
  • Sous vide steak marinade
  • Sous vide chicken breast marinade

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This creamy peppercorn sauce recipe for steak comes together in just 15 minutes! It’s the perfect sauce for beef dishes. And you don’t have to be a pro sauce maker to make it.

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Course: Condiments, Sauce

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 66kcal

Author: Jenna Passaro

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns crushed
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Heat a small saucepan on the stove to medium heat. Add butter. When it melts, whisk in beef stock, mustard, heavy cream, crushed peppercorns, and salt. Stir regularly as sauce thickens for 5-10 minutes. Once the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, remove the pan from heat to stop the cooking. Immediately pour sauce on food or transfer to a sauce cup.

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See the recipe: https://sipbitego.com/creamy-peppercorn-sauce

See the recipe video: https://youtu.be/0e4X50fyfOE

Nutrition

Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 475mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

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FAQs

How to make peppercorn sauce Gordon Ramsay? ›

Gordon Ramsa Peppercorn Sauce
  1. Canned Goods. • 180 ml Beef stock.
  2. Condiments. • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce.
  3. Baking & Spices. • 4 tsp Peppercorns, black. • 1/4 tsp Salt.
  4. Dairy. • 1 tbsp 15g unsalted butter, unsalted.
  5. Beer, Wine & Liquor. • 3 tbsp Brandy.
  6. Other. • 120 ml (½ cup) double (heavy) cream.

How to make peppercorn sauce thicker? ›

Add broth, bring to simmer and let it simmer rapidly for 2 to 3 minutes or until it reduces by half. Turn heat down to medium. Add cream and pepper, stir, then simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until it thickens (do not let it boil rapidly). Taste sauce, adjust salt (and pepper!) to taste.

Can I use whiskey instead of brandy in peppercorn sauce? ›

Brandy is the classic flavour for peppercorn sauce but you can easily substitute another spirit. Readers have used both whiskey and vermouth with success.

What is peppercorn sauce made of? ›

Ingredients. Primary ingredients are typically peppercorns and heavy cream. Additional ingredients may include butter, wine, brandy, such as cognac, shallots, garlic and additional seasonings, such as bay leaf, star anise, tarragon and salt. Some versions may incorporate liquor, such as whiskey.

What is the difference between pepper sauce and peppercorn sauce? ›

A: The main difference between pepper sauce and peppercorn sauce lies in their key ingredients. Pepper sauce is crafted from chili peppers whereas peppercorn sauce is made from peppercorns specifically black, green, or other varieties.

How do you keep peppercorn sauce from splitting? ›

Add more liquid

If it is half-broken, add half as much again as the amount of oil that was used to break it in the first place. If it is completely broken, add equal volumes of oil and liquid. Start with a little bit and keep adding until the sauce comes back together into an emulsion. This may take a few iterations.

What liquor is most like brandy? ›

Scotch Whiskey

A type of whiskey that you can use as a brandy substitute for cooking savory dishes and making marinades and sauces is Scotch whiskey.

What brandy is similar to whiskey? ›

Thanks! In a nutshell, brandy and whisky have their own unique flavours. Brandy is made from fermented fruit juice or wine, so it's like a sweet and floral party in your mouth; almost like a dessert on its own. Whisky, on the other hand, comes from fermented grains like corn or rye, giving it an earthier character.

What is another name for peppercorn sauce? ›

Pepper sauce may refer generally to sauces made with black pepper, Sichuan pepper, or chili peppers, or to the following dishes:
  • Bajan pepper sauce.
  • Chili sauce.
  • Peppercorn sauce.
  • Harrisa.
  • Sauce poivrade.
  • sh*to.
  • Zhug.

What is the shelf life of peppercorn sauce? ›

Shelf life guarantee & Storage Instructions:

This product has a guaranteed minimum 16 days shelf life and is freezer safe for 1 year. Keep refrigerated below 5°C. Suitable for freezing. If freezing, freeze on the day of purchase and use within one year.

What is the active ingredient in peppercorn? ›

Black pepper, with piperine as an active ingredient, holds rich phytochemistry that also includes volatile oil, oleoresins, and alkaloids.

Is bearnaise sauce the same as peppercorn? ›

Bearnaise Sauce

Bearnaise has the addition of peppercorns, tarragon and a jazzed up vinegar reduction. In a small saucepan, combine wine, vinegar, 2 sprigs tarragon, shallot and peppercorns. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced to about 2 Tbsp liquid, about 20 minutes.

How to make Schwartz peppercorn sauce? ›

Just Add: - 300ml semi-skimmed milk 2 Easy Steps... 1 Stir the sauce mix with milk in a small saucepan. 2 Bring to the boil gently, stirring continuously. Simmer for a couple of mins, until sauce is smooth and thickened.

What is peppercorn dressing made of? ›

Whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, mustard, vinegar and garlic in bowl. Gradually whisk in pepper mixture until incorporated. Season with salt. Dressing can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 4 days.

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