Brandy Flamed Peppercorn Steak Recipes

Steps:

• Season steak with salt and pepper, and firmly press seasonings into steak. In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, combine clarified butter, sage, thyme and rosemary. Cook until herbs begin to brown, then remove herbs.
• Increase heat to medium-high. Sear steak for 10 to 15 minutes on each side. Carefully pour brandy over steak. Stand back, and ignite the brandy (flames can be quite intense). When flames die, remove steak from pan; keep warm.
• Stir demi glace into pan, and deglaze the pan, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom. Simmer until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in heavy cream, and any juices that have accumulated under the steak. Add roux to sauce to thicken to a smooth, rich consistency. Taste sauce and add more peppercorns or salt if desired.

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Rub 2 Tbsp. dry rub evenly onto both sides of steak. Grill 6 to 8 min. on each side or until medium-rare (145ºF), or desired doneness. Remove steak from grill; cover. Set aside.
• Bring remaining dry rub, beef broth and brandy to boil in skillet. Whisk cornstarch and cream until blended. Add to broth mixture; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until thickened.
• Slice steak. Serve topped with sauce.

Steps:

• Crush peppercorns with the bottom of a heavy skillet or saucepan, to produce a very coarse "grind." Press crushed peppercorns into both sides of each steak. Sprinkle with lemon pepper and salt.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Add wine and cook 1 minute more. Arrange steaks in pan, and cook for 5 to 10 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. Reduce heat to low.
• Pour brandy onto steaks, and carefully light with a match. Let the flames burn off. Sprinkle green onion and shallot around the steaks, and pour cream around the steaks, swirling pan to combine. Cook, stirring sauce, until hot. Transfer steaks to plates and tent with foil. Stir sugar into sauce (if using). Keep sauce warm over very low heat.
• When steaks have rested 10 minutes, slice and top with sauce.

Steps:

• Steaks should have been out of refrigeration for at least 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle bottom of a large heavy weight skillet with the salt and preheat using high heat.
• Press the steaks into the crushed peppercorns and work it into both sides of the meat with the palm of your hand.
• When skillet is well heated, add the steaks and quickly brown each side, uncovered.
• Reduce heat to medium, turning steaks once and cooking to the desired degree of rareness (6-7 minutes per side for a medium to rare 1 1/2 inch thick filet).
• In a separate pan combine and heat the butter, lemon juice and worcestershire.
• Place cooked steaks on serving platter, pour heated butter mixture over steaks and flambe.
• To flambe: Use 1 ounce of hot (not boiling but hot) brandy per steak.
• Pour brandy over steak, light a match, and let the liquor burn out on its own.
• Serve immediately.