Green Peppercorn Sauce

Ingredients

• teaspoon olive oil
• tablespoon minced shallots
• tablespoon sgreen peppercorns in brine, drained
• tablespoon sunsalted butter
• tablespoon sCognac
• teaspoon sall-purpose flour
• cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, peppercorns, and butter; cook for 3 minutes.
2. Add Cognac and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute until alcohol evaporates. Pour in beef broth and increase heat to bring sauce to a simmer. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
3. Add half and half, reduce heat to low, and cook 5 minutes. Season with salt and serve.

Tips

You can substitute cream for half-and-half.