Steak au Poivre Recipe | Bob Blumer | Food Network

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons fresh coarsely ground black pepper
• 4 (6-ounce, 3/4-inch thick) tenderloin steaks
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 5 tablespoons Cognac
• 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2/3 cup half-and-half or light cream
• 3 tablespoons brined green peppercorns (drained)