Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005
Show: Good EatsEpisode: Tender is the Loin 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (219g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings | ||
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Calories: 587 | ||
Calories from Fat: 396 (67%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 44.1g | 59 % | |
Saturated Fat 20.8g | 104 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 16.9g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 1.7g | ||
Cholesterol 156.6mg | 48 % | |
Sodium 133.1mg | 5 % | |
Potassium 558.5mg | 15 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 2.9g | 1 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3 % | |
Sugars, other 2g | ||
Protein 33.1g | 47 % | |
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Calories per serving: 587
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