Steak au Poivre Recipe — The Mom 100

Ingredients

• 2 1 to 1 1/4-inch thick NY Strip steaks ((about 20 ounces each))
• Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons coarsely cracked multi-colored or black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon vegetable or other neutral oil
• ¼ cup finely chopped shallots
• ½ cup brandy or cognac
• ½ cup demiglace ((any kind; or rich beef or chicken stock))
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
• 1 tablespoon drained jarred green peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter