Ingredients

The following ingredients have 3 Servings
  • 2 300g/10oz New York Strip / Porterhouse steaks ((or other of choice, Note 1))
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup (85 ml) brandy or cognac ((or marsala) (Note 2))
  • 3/4 cup (185 ml) beef broth/stock (, low sodium (important! Note 3))
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) cream (, heavy/thickened)
  • 2 - 3 tsp coarsely crushed whole black peppercorns ((or canned green peppercorns, drained) (Note 4))

Instruction

  • Take the steaks out of the fridge 20 minutes before planning to cook.
  • Crush the pepper using a rolling pin, mortar and pestle or the side of a hardy knife.