Spice-Crusted Steaks with Cherry Sauce Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 1/4 cup port wine, warmed
• 3-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon ground coffee
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
• 4 beef tenderloin steaks (1-1/4 inches thick and 6 ounces each)
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 large shallot, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• Crumbled blue cheese, optional