Tag: brandy

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  PK’S Red Wine And Green Peppercorn Sauce

  One of my favourite meals is a thick juicy beef steak smothered in a creamy pepper sauce. I make a white wine version that makes for a mean surf and turf but this is my red wine version with green peppercorns and crème fraîche. 

  

  Steps

  1. Making the sauce (~15 minutes)
  2. Serving

  Ingredients

  • 1 small handful of parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 small handful of spring onions (green tops only), sliced
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp green peppercorns
  • 1/4 cup red wine (I used a Merlot)
  • 1/2 cup beef stock (try Italian Beef Stock: Brodo Di Manzo)
  • 1/2 cup crème fraîche
  • 1 tsp brandy

  Equipment

  • 1 chef’s knife
  • 1 chopping board
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 small saucepan

  Making the sauce

  1. Chop the small handfuls of parsley and spring onion tops. 
  2. Add to the saucepan along with the 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1 Tbsp green peppercorns and the 1/4 cup of red wine.
  3. Cook on low, stirring often, until the red wine has thoroughly reduced.
  4. Add the 1/2 cup beef stock and 1/2 cup crème fraîche.
  5. Mix everything well and simmer until you get the consistency you desire.
  6. Add 1 tsp of brandy and mix again.

  Serving

  I served the sauce over a pork rack replete with crackling, steamed vegetables and Yorkshire puds.

  

  

  Enjoy,

  PK

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  April 11, 2019

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  Using Brandy In The Kitchen

  Brandy is a spirit that is made by distilling wine. The spirit is then aged or coloured to make it look aged.

  I predominantly use it to make Pâté and my wife makes a mean Christmas cake every year with brandy soaked raisins. Brandy is also great for making sauces and marinades.

  

  Enjoy,

  PK

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  October 11, 2018