Steak au Poivre (Alton Brown) Recipe

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Steak au Poivre (Alton Brown)
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Directions:

  1. Remove the steaks from the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour prior to cooking. Sprinkle all sides with salt.
  2. Coarsely crush the peppercorns with a mortar and pestle, the bottom of a cast iron skillet, or using a mallet and pie pan. Spread the peppercorns evenly onto a plate. Press the fillets, on both sides, into the pepper until it coats the surface. Set aside.
  3. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil. As soon as the butter and oil begin to turn golden and smoke, gently place the steaks in the pan. For medium-rare, cook for 4 minutes on each side. Once done, remove the steaks to a plate, tent with foil and set aside. Pour off the excess fat but do not wipe or scrape the pan clean.
  4. Off of the heat, add 1/3 cup Cognac to the pan and carefully ignite the alcohol with a long match or firestick. Gently shake pan until the flames die. Return the pan to medium heat and add the cream. Bring the mixture to a boil and whisk until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Add the teaspoon of Cognac and season, to taste, with salt. Add the steaks back to the pan, spoon the sauce over, and serve.
  5. The Food Network Kitchens recommend that when igniting alcohol, use extreme caution. Remove the pan from the heat source before adding the alcohol. Pour the alcohol into the pan and ignite with a match or click lighter. Return the pan to the stove top and gently swirl to reduce the flames.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 352.75 Kcal (1477 kJ)
Calories from fat 233.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.99g 40%
Cholesterol 103.05mg 34%
Sodium 117.07mg 5%
Potassium 226.05mg 5%
Total Carbs 1.17g 0%
Sugars 0.13g 1%
Protein 16.58g 33%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 299.97 Kcal (1256 kJ)
Calories from fat 198.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.1g 40%
Cholesterol 87.63mg 34%
Sodium 99.56mg 5%
Potassium 192.23mg 5%
Total Carbs 0.99g 0%
Sugars 0.11g 1%
Protein 14.1g 33%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 27.2mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.2
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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