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Steak au Poivre is an epic dish with perfectly cooked filets and crispy french fries and a creamy peppercorn sauce.
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Steak au Poivre

Steak au Poivre is a classic French steak dinner that gives you a good reason to make the best and most flavorful Pendleton Whisky peppercorn cream sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: Derek Wolf

Ingredients

Steak:

  • 2-3 Favorite Steaks
  • 2 tbsp Salt, Pepper, Garlic Seasoning (SPG)
  • Canola Oil as needed

Fries:

  • 2-3 Russet Potatoes
  • 1 qt Beef Tallow
  • Kosher Salt as needed

Whisky Peppercorn Sauce:

  • ¾ cup Beef Stock
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream
  • cup Pendleton Whisky
  • 1 tbsp Crushed Black Peppercorn
  • 1 tbsp Green Peppercorns
  • 1 tbsp Finely Chopped Shallots
  • 1 tsp Neutral Oil

Instructions

Fries:

  • To begin, slice your potatoes into fries and place them in a bowl of ice water. Let them soak until you are ready to start cooking.
  • Heat up a dutch oven/skillet with beef tallow until the tallow is 350F. Dry off your fries and add them to the beef tallow.
  • Cook the first time for about 3-4 minutes, pulling them out and letting them cool for 2-3 minutes (Note: Do the fries in 2-3 batches so as to not overcrowd the pan).
  • Then, add the fries back to the pan and fry again until they are golden brown (about 4-5 more minutes). Once the fries are done, place them on a plate with a paper towel to catch the excess oil.
  • Add the fries to a bowl along with some salt and toss to evenly coat them. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Sauce:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, add your oil and soften your shallots for 2-3 minutes.
  • Deglaze with Pendleton and scrap the bottom of the skillet.
  • Add the beef stock and bring to a simmer and let reduce by half.
  • Lower the heat of the skillet, then add the peppercorns and heavy cream and stir continuously until thickened.

Steak:

  • Lay out your steak and season generously with SPG, then set to the side until ready to cook.
  • Preheat your grill to medium high heat (around 375F) for direct grilling.
  • Next, add the steaks to the grill and cook until 120F internal (about 10-18 minutes). Cook the steaks for about 3-4 minutes per side, flip and continue cooking to build a good crust. Keep flipping every 3-4 minutes until done. When the steaks are done, let the steaks rest for 10 minutes.
  • Finally, slice your steak, add it with the fries and top the steak with the sauce. Garnish everything with parsley and salt. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Why I love Pendleton Whisky? 

Pendleton Whisky Original has always been one of my go-tos because it’s smooth, balanced, and built to work just as well in a pan as it does in a glass. It’s aged in oak barrels and cut with glacier-fed spring water from Mt. Hood, which gives it a clean finish. That balance of depth and richness is exactly what you want when you’re cooking. 

Nutrition

Calories: 2533kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 265g | Saturated Fat: 207g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 38g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 3726mg | Potassium: 901mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 469IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg