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Bourbon Peppercorn Sauce

December 7, 2015 36 Comments

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This Bourbon Peppercorn Sauce is rich, not overly cream and packs a punch! Perfect for your holiday dinner!

Bourbon Peppercorn Sauce

Hello friends! How was everyone’s weekend?? Hopefully you spent it doing something fun. I went to the Eastern shore of Maryland for the weekend with my husband Tom and some good friends! We were supposed to go back in October to celebrate my birthday, but it happened to be the weekend of Hurricane Joaquin. The weather in Maryland was expected to be terrible, so we rescheduled for this past weekend. Boy, did we luck out! The weather was fabulous and it just so happened to coincide with my husband Tom’s birthday, so we spent it celebrating and enjoying all the wonderful things St. Michael’s, Maryland had to offer.

Bourbon Peppercorn Sauce

Since today is Tom’s actual birthday, I wanted to share a recipe that was one of his favorites. It was easy to decide on this Bourbon Peppercorn Sauce. He totally loves it. When it comes to butter for his bread and peppercorn sauce for his steak Tom is not a sharer. He would honestly drink this stuff through a straw if I let him! I have to say it’s a favorite of mine too. It comes together quickly and is perfect served with a filet (Tom’s favorite) or a strip steak (my favorite). It’s also fabulous over mashed potatoes alongside the steak.

Bourbon Peppercorn Sauce

This sauce is rich, but not overly creamy and it packs a punch! I use a colorful medley of black, white, pink and green peppercorns and a touch of bourbon that gives it such a zesty flavor! If you happen to serve beef for the holiday this would be the perfect sauce to serve with it. I think your family and friends will just love it just as much as Tom does. Enjoy your week and see you back at the BHK on Thursday!

Bourbon Peppercorn Sauce

Bourbon Peppercorn Sauce
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Bourbon Peppercorn Sauce
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
Servings: 4
Author: Mary Ann Dwyer
Ingredients
  • 4 6-oz. filet mignons
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/3 cup shallots finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. peppercorn medley crushed gently with a mortar and pestle, do not totally grind
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp. granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
Instructions
  1. Sprinkle top and bottom of filets with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
  3. Add the filets and cook about 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked to your liking. Remove from skillet and place on plate covered with foil.
  4. In the same skillet, lower heat to medium and add shallots and garlic. Cook until shallots and garlic soften, about 5 minutes adding extra olive oil if needed.
  5. Add peppercorns to the shallots and continue to cook for 2-4 minutes.
  6. Pour in the bourbon to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet.

  7. Stir in the beef broth and sugar and continue to cook for about 4 minutes.
  8. Whisk in heavy cream and then add butter until well combined.
  9. If you like your sauce a little thicker, whisk in some Wondra flour to thicken it up.
  10. Serve over filets.

 

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Comments

  1. Liz @ Floating Kitchen says

    December 7, 2015 at 8:13 am

    Oh this sounds right up my alley, because you know – BOURBON! Ha ha. I can see how this sauce would make any steak seem extra special. Glad you had a nice weekend away. We had gorgeous weather here as well. Hard to believe it’s December! Feels more like October around here!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 7, 2015 at 11:19 am

      I thought you might like it Liz! Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  2. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    December 7, 2015 at 8:58 am

    You must have known I would LOVE this sauce, Mary Ann, because heck yes to ALL things bourbon! I feel like me and this sauce would be like your hubs and this sauce, lemme drink it with a straw! This looks so velvety, smooth and packed with flavor! Now I am craving steak, taters and this sauce for breakfast! Pinned! Cheers, my dear!
    P.s. your weekend sounded marvelous!! Xo

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 7, 2015 at 11:21 am

      Thanks so much Cheyanne! Yes, it was so nice to take a little break! I kind of threw Tom under the bus with this one because I could drink it through a straw too! Have a great week friend!

      Reply
  3. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    December 7, 2015 at 9:34 am

    I could definitely drink this sauce, too :) I’ll have to pick up a nice steak soon just to try this. Hubbie will be pleased, especially!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 7, 2015 at 11:21 am

      Me too Jennifer! It makes that filet or steak even better! Have a great week!

      Reply
  4. Gerlinde | Sunnycovechef says

    December 7, 2015 at 10:05 am

    My husband doesn’t like sauce but I do and your peppercorn bourbon sauce looks fantastic. Deglazing a sauce with booze always adds a kick. Have a great week Mary Ann.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 7, 2015 at 11:22 am

      Then there will be more for you Gerlinde!! You enjoy your week too!

      Reply
  5. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    December 7, 2015 at 11:11 am

    Everything is better with bourbon! This sauce would certainly be terrific for a holiday dinner! I love the colorful peppercorns you used to make it even more festive!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 7, 2015 at 12:17 pm

      You’re exactly right Rachelle! Thanks so much! Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  6. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says

    December 7, 2015 at 2:04 pm

    Happy birthday to Tom and a belated happy birthday to you, Mary Ann. I’ve never thought of using pepper sauce as a topping for mash potatoes – but that sounds like a wonderful, kicky sauce to take the potatoes to the next level. And a little bourbon is always a great addition to any sauce!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 7, 2015 at 3:12 pm

      Thank you Geraldine! I totally agree! When I make it for Tom he puts it on everything on the plate!

      Reply
  7. Cathy says

    December 7, 2015 at 6:45 pm

    yes please! i love that this sauce can be paired with different cuts of steak…we differ with our faves in this house too. can’t think of a better way to say happy birthday!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 7, 2015 at 6:48 pm

      Thanks Cathy! Have a great week!

      Reply
  8. Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says

    December 7, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    Oh wow! Something you should know about me — I’m a pepper addict. I put pepper on EVERYTHING. Even things that don’t really need pepper. I can’t wait to slather this all over steak and potatoes later this week. Thank you for sharing! I will be sure to share on social later this week!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 7, 2015 at 9:09 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing Lauren! If you love pepper, you’re going to love this sauce!

      Reply
  9. Zainab says

    December 7, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    Hhahah you had me at bourbon too!! Now, I just want to eat salad for every meal :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 8, 2015 at 8:04 am

      Ha! Hope you enjoy Zainab!

      Reply
  10. sue|theviewfromgreatisland says

    December 7, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    What a wonderful post — my husband and I are pepper fanatics, and I can imagine this sauce on so many different things…I LOVE your photos!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 8, 2015 at 8:05 am

      Thanks so much Sue! So are we! It’s definitely a favorite at our house!

      Reply
  11. Jess @ Sweetest Menu says

    December 8, 2015 at 5:38 am

    What a delicious sauce! I can see why your husband would love it. I need to try it, how good would it be on a steak!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 8, 2015 at 8:05 am

      Oh it really is Jess! Enjoy!

      Reply
  12. traci | vanilla and bean says

    December 8, 2015 at 7:52 am

    Ohhhh, Mary Ann!! The Eastern Shore? Oh my… did you stay on the ocean or bay side? I studied out there for weeks while in College and Rob and I traveled there as often as we could when we lived in Virginia. Such a beautiful and inspiring place! So happy you were able to reschedule your trip.. worth the wait! Happy birthday to Tom! This sauce sounds quite delicious and I can imagine how the flavors make anything better that you’d put this on. That peppercorn shot is gorgeous!! Thank you for this Mary Ann!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 8, 2015 at 8:13 am

      Oh, it was just fabulous Traci! We stayed in St. Michael’s, so the bay side. It was so much fun. We rode bikes, enjoyed delicious food, cocktailed, and the weather could not have been better! Thank you so much for the birthday wishes for Tom! He really enjoyed himself!

      Reply
  13. Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says

    December 8, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    Happy late birthday to your hubby! This sauce sounds delightful on so many things.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 8, 2015 at 12:16 pm

      Thanks so much Nicole! It really is!

      Reply
  14. beata says

    January 18, 2016 at 11:53 am

    What a great looking sauce, love the combination of peppercorns and bourbon. I just bought some steak during my weekly grocery haul and I just found the perfect sauce for it! Pinned and saved for later recreation.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 18, 2016 at 11:57 am

      Great! I hope you enjoy. It’s a favorite at our house for sure!

      Reply
  15. Tam says

    January 7, 2018 at 8:08 pm

    I just made this for dinner tonight, it seems that my sauce is very thin. I followed the recipe exactly so I’m not sure where I went wrong.Any ideas or comments would be appreciated.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 7, 2018 at 8:29 pm

      Hi Tam. This isn’t really a thick sauce. If you want it thicker, next time, whisk in a bit of wondra flour to thicken it up if you like.

      Reply
  16. Nadina says

    January 16, 2018 at 6:56 pm

    I wish I read the last comment before making this. I would have liked this sauce thicker as well. We could not taste it at all. Put it on top of Vension steaks and mashed potatoes. I even did a taste test with a spoon from the pan and it really didn’t have any flavor. I couldn’t taste any bourbon (which I really dislike) and no pepper taste as well. I may try again and whisking some flour in to thicken.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 17, 2018 at 9:38 am

      Hi Nadina. I’m so disappointed you didn’t enjoy the sauce. Did you crush some of the peppercorns as recommended in the recipe? I was worried people would think it was too peppery. The sauce is not a really thick sauce, so next time add the Wondra if you’d like it thicker.

      Reply
  17. Dawn Reynolds says

    October 12, 2018 at 8:37 pm

    This sounds amazing! I love sauces. Is there anything else besides bourbon I could use as a substitute? I never buy or drink bourbon, now give me a glass of wine and I’m hooked!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 12, 2018 at 8:45 pm

      You don’t need to add the bourbon Dawn. I think it would taste delicious with marsala cooking wine. You can purchase that at your local market. Enjoy!

      Reply
  18. Naomi says

    March 4, 2020 at 6:32 am

    Hi! This sounds amazing. Does it keep well? Can I freeze it? Thank you

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      March 4, 2020 at 1:21 pm

      Thanks so much Naomi. I have never frozen this sauce, but I don’t see why you wouldn’t be able too. If you like your sauce thicker, just whisk in some Wondra flour to get to the desired consistency. Enjoy!

      Reply

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