MUSTARD PEPPERCORN SAUCE RECIPES

Steps:

• Slice 1-1/2 to 2 pounds of beef medallions into rounds, about 3/4-inch thick.
• Chop 2 shallots and 2 large cloves of garlic and transfer to a bowl.
• Add 1/2 cup cognac and 1/2 cup sherry to a hot saucepan and stir in the shallots and garlic.
• Cook mixture over medium heat until mixture is reduced to 1/4 cup.
• Add 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream to a saucepan and bring to a low boil, being careful not to scorch cream.
• Cook over medium heat until mixture is reduced to about 1 cup, stirring constantly.
• Crack 2 teaspoons of mixed peppercorns in a mortar and pestle to a coarse grain.
• Do this in 2 or 3 small batches.
• Add 1-1/2 teaspoons of dry mustard, 2 to 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of coarse grain mustard and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley.
• Add salt and 2 teaspoons cracked peppercorn to taste.
• Season the medallions with salt and pepper.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium high heat in a skillet.
• Add medallions do not crowd the pan.
• Brown medallions on both sides until desired doneness.
• Serve with peppercorn mustard sauce.

Steps:

• heat up a heavy bottomed pan on medium heat, then add a splash of olive oil and the butter
• add the shallots and garlic and sautee until they start to turn light golden brown
• . add the peppercorns, splash worcester sauce and the mustard, stir everything around and cook for 30 seconds
• .add the brandy, allow to heat up for a couple of seconds, then stand back and ignite the vapours with a match.
• .allow the flames to die down on their own and burn off all the alcohol. it is very important to flambee the brandy as the syrupy liquid thats left will thicken your sauce.
• add the cream and a small splash of the liquid stock to taste, then mix everyhting through.
• .let the sauce bubble away and reduce slightly for 2 or 3 mins and VOILA!!