Rib Eye Steak Au Poivre Recipes

RIB-EYE STEAK AU POIVRE WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION

Steps:

• Coarsely grind peppercorns with a mortar and pestle. Pat steaks dry and coat both sides with peppercorns, pressing to adhere. Season with salt.
• Heat oil with 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Reduce heat to moderate and cook steaks, 2 at a time, about 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
• Transfer steaks to a platter. Add vinegar to skillet and deglaze by boiling over high heat, scraping up brown bits. Simmer vinegar until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Remove from heat and whisk in remaining tablespoon butter until melted. Season sauce with salt and drizzle over steaks.

STEAK AU POIVRE

Steps:

• 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.

GRILLED RIB EYE STEAK AU POIVRE WITH DIJON-ROASTED GARLIC AIOLI PANKO FRIES AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the peppercorns together on a plate. Season the steaks with salt then press lightly into the peppercorns on both sides. Place on a hot grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes, turning once for medium-rare. Let rest 3 minutes before serving.
• For the aioli: In a food processor, add roasted garlic cloves, dijon and yolks. While processor is on, drizzle in oil, slowly at first until it emulsifies then more quickly. Add juice, salt and pepper and pulse to incorporate. Check for seasoning. Store in fridge.
• For the fries: Bake the potatoes until fully cooked (about 45 minutes at 350 degrees, knife should slide off potato when pricked). In a sauce pan, add cream and garlic and reduce by 50 per cent on low heat, about 15 to 20 minutes. With a hand blender, mix well and check for seasoning. When the potatoes can be handled, scoop out flesh into a bowl. Fold in the cream, scallions and butter and hand mash. You can use a mixer fitted with a paddle. Check for seasoning. Spread mash on 1/2 sheet tray, 1/2" thick. Cover with plastic, top with another tray and press firmly. Chill overnight in the fridge. You may freeze the mash in 4 hours. Slice rectangular 'fries' (3x1/2x1/2). Dredge in flour, egg then panko. Fry at 350 degrees until GB & D, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.
• For the salad: On 4 large plates, spread out the tomato like carpaccio slices. Drizzle lightly with oil and vinegar and season with Salt and pepper.
• Plating: On the above tomato plates, stack the fries up and place steak in front. Serve the aioli in a ramekin for both the steak and fries.

RIB-EYE STEAK AU POIVRE WITH CAPERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the black peppercorns with the garlic, cumin and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
• Rub this mixture all over the steaks and let stand at room temperature for 2 hours.
• In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil until shimmering.
• Season the steaks with salt, add them to the skillet and cook over moderate heat until browned, about 4 minutes per side for medium rare.
• Transfer the steaks to a warmed platter and season again with salt.
• Discard the fat in the skillet.
• Add the wine and simmer over low heat until reduced to a syrup, about 2 minutes.
• Add the mustard, green peppercorns and capers in brine and stir once or twice.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the butter.
• Return the steaks to the skillet and turn to glaze with the sauce.
• Transfer the steaks to plates, sprinkle with the parsley and serve with afore mentioned dishes.