Beef Tenderloin With Peppercorn Crust And Whiskey Sauce Recipes

BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH PEPPERCORN CRUST AND WHISKEY SAUCE

Steps:

• FOR SAUCE:.
• Brown beef bones, shallots, garlic and carrots in heavy large saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Add whiskey, increase heat and boil until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Mix in tomato paste, thyme, and peppercorns. Add both stocks and boil until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 20 minutes. Strain through fine sieve into heavy small saucepan. Season to taste with salt. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate).
• FOR BEEF:.
• Preheat oven to 350ºF. Mix first 4 ingredients on large plate. Brush 1 tablespoon oil over beef. Roll beef in peppercorn mixture, coating completely. Season with salt.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven and roast until meat thermometer inserted into center of beef registers 130ºF for rare, about 30 minutes.
• Let beef stand 10 minutes.
• Slice beef and arrange on plates. Bring sauce to simmer. Spoon over beef.

MOUNTAIN JACK'S WHISKEY PEPPERCORN SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Saute shallots in butter for 1 minute; add garlic. Add whiskey to pan to deglaze, then add au jus chicken stock. Allow to simmer and reduce to 1 1/2 quarts, about 25 minutes. Add the heavy cream and reduce down again to 2 1/2 quarts. Whisk lemon juice and corn starch together until smooth; add slowly to simmering sauce, until it thickens slightly. Remove pan from heat and add black and green peppercorns; stir until blended.
• MIX ALL (except wine); BRING TO BOIL; TURN OFF HEAT AND ADD PORT WINE.
• follow steps dont skip -- special shallots snd garlic must go translucent before liquid is added or the taste is off -- also it must reduce in half before adding the chicken aujus or again flavor will not reach full potential -- If you take your time it will b e worth the awful awful whiskey gARLIC ONION SMEEL REDUCING YOU HAVE TO GO THRU. iT WAS THE BEST SAUCE WE EVER MADE AT THE RESURAUNT ONCE A WEEK FROM SCRATCH.
• dont drink it dont cook with it. it does taste different with the grade you use.