Bourbon Pepper Steak Recipes

BOURBON PEPPER PAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Season both sides of the steaks generously with salt and pepper. Be especially generous with the pepper.
• Melt duck fat in a steel pan over medium-high heat. Add steaks; cook until firm and reddish-pink in the center for medium-rare, about 5 minutes per side. Sear the edges until browned, about 30 seconds each. Transfer steaks to a plate; let rest while you make the sauce. Turn off the heat.
• Stir garlic into the same pan using a spoon. Add 1 teaspoon butter; let melt. Pour in bourbon. Heat until reduced to a sticky glaze, about 15 seconds. Add chicken stock. Bring to a boil over high heat while scraping up the browned bits at the bottom to deglaze. Cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add heavy cream; season with salt and cayenne pepper. Boil until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Turn off heat and add remaining 2 teaspoons butter; swirl until melted, about 30 seconds more. Spoon sauce warm onto serving plates. Place steaks on top.

THE BEST PEPPER STEAK

Steps:

• Freeze the flank steak until the meat is slightly frozen and firm enough to thinly slice with ease, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Finely grate 2 cloves of the garlic into a large bowl. Peel the ginger and cut it in half. Finely grate one of the ginger halves into the same bowl; reserve the remaining ginger. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of the soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of the Shaoxing wine, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the sugar and several large grinds of pepper to combine. Set aside.
• Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain on a very slight bias into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Cut any extra-long pieces in half; the strips should be no longer than 3 to 4 inches. Add to the bowl with the marinade and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
• About 30 minutes before finishing the dish, use tongs to transfer the steak to a large baking sheet lined with several layers of paper towels and arrange in a single layer. Lay additional paper towels on top to help absorb any excess marinade. Set aside to take the chill off the meat.
• Whisk together the beef broth, sesame oil, remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce, remaining 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar and a couple large grinds of pepper in a medium bowl; set aside.
• Finely mince the remaining 2 cloves garlic and add to a small bowl. Finely mince the remaining ginger and add to the same bowl. Set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the canola oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil starts to shimmer, add a third of the steak strips in a single layer and cook until well-browned on the first side, about 1 minute. Flip and cook until browned on the second side, about 1 more minute. Transfer to a large plate. Cook the remaining steak in 2 additional batches, adding 1 1/2 teaspoons of canola oil per batch. Transfer to the plate.
• Lower the heat to medium high. Add the onion and a splash of water to the empty skillet and cook, scraping up any browned bits and stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add the red and green bell peppers and cook, stirring frequently and adding another splash of water if the skillet starts to get too brown on the bottom, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until softened, about 1 minute.
• Return the steak to the skillet and stir to combine. Whisk the cornstarch into the sauce, then pour it into the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thick and glossy, about 2 minutes. Transfer the pepper steak to a large serving platter and top with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with a side of steamed rice.

SIRLOIN STEAK WITH BOURBON PEPPERCORN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Add the potatoes and 1/2 tablespoon salt to a large pot and cover with water. Boil until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, butter and heavy cream, then mash until smooth. Cover and set aside.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, adding more as needed. Once hot, add the steaks to the pan. Sear undisturbed about 4-5 minutes until nicely browned. Flip the steaks and sear the other side 4-5 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads about 140°F for medium doneness, or adjust the cook time to achieve desired internal temperature (see notes). Keep in mind that the internal temperature of the steaks will continue to rise another 5-10 degrees after removed from the heat.
• Transfer the steaks to a plate and loosely cover with tinfoil. Let rest while you prepare the cream sauce.
• Using the same skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and whisk in the flour.
• While whisking, pour in the bourbon and let simmer about 30-60 seconds, or until reduced by half. Then pour in the beef broth. Simmer until thickened, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium and whisk in the heavy cream, pepper, salt and dijon mustard. Continue simmering, about 1-2 minutes, or until thickened (do not let it boil rapidly).
• Serve steaks over mashed potatoes and drizzled with bourbon peppercorn cream sauce. If desired, garnish with fresh parsley, fresh cracked peppercorns and flakey sea salt.

BOURBON PEPPER STEAK

Steps:

• Mix the various peppercorns in a wide flat dish. Coat the steaks with the cracked pepper and season with salt. Place the olive oil in a cast iron skillet and heat one minute before adding the steaks. If necessary cook the steaks in two batches. Cook over medium heat 3 minutes on each side for medium rare. Place the steaks on warm serving plates. Drain the excess fat from the pan and carefully add the bourbon, away from the heat. Reduce the heat to low and reduce the bourbon until the pan is nearly dry. Add the veal stock, bring to a boil, cook 3 to 5 minutes, and finish by swirling the heavy cream and butter into the sauce. Remove from the heat and divide the sauce among the steaks.;

KENTUCKY BOURBON SIRLOIN STEAK

Steps:

• 1. Put the black peppercorns in a wide, flat dish. Press the steaks into the peppers to coat them on all sides, then season with salt. Set aside.
• 2. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed sauté pan over high heat for 1 minute. Add the steaks, two at a time if necessary to avoid overcrowding, and cook for 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer each steak to a dinner plate and set aside.
• 3. Add the shallots to the pan and cook for 2 minutes over medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat and add the bourbon, then carefully return the pan to the stove over low heat and cook until the bourbon is almost entirely evaporated, about 2 minutes. Pour in the broth, raise the heat to high, bring it to a boil, and continue to boil until reduced and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Swirl in the cream and the butter and warm gently.
• 4. Pour some sauce over each steak and serve.

BOURBON PEPPERCORN STEAK SAUCE

Steps:

• Put peppercorns in sandwich bag, crack with hammer or shoe, whatever is on hand.
• Place peppercorns in a bowl with butter, bourbon, maple syrup and worcestershire.
• Microwave for 30 seconds, stir. Microwave again for 30 seconds, stir it again and repeat one more time. Cooking time will need to be increased with amount of servings. To cook on stovetop, bring to boil quickly, simmer on low for 5 minutes and turn off the heat. Store in fridge for next day use, reheat in microwave or simmer on low.