Steak au Poivre - Insanely Delicious Classic French Recipe

Today we're making steak au poivre. Don't be intimidated by this recipe. This dish is really easy to make!
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INGREDIENTS WITH GRAM AMOUNTS
2 12 ounces New York strip steaks - trimmed and removed from fridge 1-2 hours before
3 tablespoons black peppercorns - coarsely crushed
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup cognac or brandy
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter - cold
1 medium shallot - minced
1 tablespoon green peppercorns - optional
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The ingredient amounts (also in grams) are right in the description and the print recipe is linked there as well. As always, thanks for liking our recipes and videos and sharing our family table each week. Also, be sure to check out our cooking/food podcast which just hit its 6 month anniversary: www.youtube.com/@sipandfeastpodcast

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I'm glad that James doesn't know the taste of cognac.

[@d.a.s.3921]

Ever make the sauteed onion and dried black olives with sugar / vinegar recipe ?

[@bleezair]

Mortar and pestle to crush those peppercorns. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@kareemfuller4744]

I thought all that stuff was a brandy or whisky.

[@conniedebeer1550]

Really enjoy your video's. Thank you so much for always converting your ounces and pounds to grams, milliliters and kg's for us non-Americans (i e the rest of the world really... 🙂) Even better when you measure in tsp's, tbsp's and cups! Much appreciated!

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Congratulations to the taste tester for making the team!

[@kineticstar]

Cognac is a dry french brandy. In a pinch, it can be replaced by sherry, bourbon, or rum depending on the requirements of the dish. Sherry for dry, bourbon for mellow, rum for sweet. Have fun young chefs.

[@Default78334]

You could also use a non-Cognac French brandy. St. Remy is surprisingly good and is a fraction of the price of Cognac.

[@jhnshep]

@@derekpiastrelli3213 I think he had a fan on, also not everyone is comfortable with it. so better to mention it before someone accidentally looses eyebrows lol

[@pskully57]

I use bourbon as a substitute often. It has that oaky flavor and works well.

[@rosezingleman5007]

There was a great steakhouse in metro DC about fifteen years ago called Ray’s The Steaks and he used port in his peppercorn sauce and it is yummy as well. I mostly use the most expensive brandy or cheapest cognac. Cook booze, you can’t lose.

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@rosezingleman5007 ports are versatile when it comesto cooking, but I've always believed a good port requires a good dessert! Well, in my humble opinion.

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For the alcohol, don't forget that a lot of liquor stores sell miniatures- maybe one ounce of the name brand

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Next week's video will be for prime rib, definitely a more expensive and special occasion meal.

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I love watching and learning. I love the simplicity of this.

[@robinzaleski5]

Congrats to James! Another trick to cracking the peppercorns if you don't have a mallet is to use the bottom of the heavy sauté pan (with the peppercorns folded inside a cloth as you demonstrated).

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This has always been my favorite dish to cook for date night with the wife. Got excited seeing your video

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Well done James. Have a great season. So good to hear your review. Will make whatever James says is good.

[@JBSchroth]

This has been my go-to for easy yet "impressive" for somewhat special occasions or just-want-to-treat-ourselves for years (ever since I made it the first time)! Not hard at all and so great tasting, anyone who likes a decent steak absolutely must give this a try.

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I love how you said, you’ll never see wavy or expensive steaks, etc on here. You want us to make the recipes. Good for you! I think you’ve found a really good balance on your channel! You show us how to elevate basic, quality ingredients into a doable dish. I mean, a lot of us know these things from years of experience. However, gs good to teach the younger generation and the ones who are just now really elevating their cooking. They want to learn, and do it on a realistic level. You give great information! Thank you. By the way, one of my favorite dishes! Looks delicious!

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I prefer this delicious dish without the black crushed pepper, but everything else is as it should be.

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Watching y’all at the end is a great reminder of how cooking a meal brings families together. Love it!

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Love watching you all taking bites off the plate together, just like what happens in my kitchen. Very relatable! Warm. Love it. Great looking dish made accessible. Thank you.

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That looks SO GOOD! And yes, I like how you make this accessible to the average person, with recipes that regular people could actually pull off, and afford.

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Congratulations James! What a great recipe. So simple and all of my favorites in one dish.

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I definitely want to try this. I really appreciate your emphasis on making your dish approachable. I also really liked what you said about the temperature of the pan. Every youtuber seems to say the pan should be screaming hot, but when I do that everything burns almost instantly. I do a touch over medium now and still get a great crust. Thanks for the video!

[@williamsuttle3645]

Congratulations James! I have always wanted to make this, but I've never seen it made in enough detail to try it, until now. I will be making this.

[@billvrabel1502]

I cannot wait to try this recipe. Thank you for all the good videos over the years.

[@kevinn1158]

I put the oven at 300 and put the steak in for a little longer. That way, I don't miss my target temp. I would suggest to everybody to do the same. The heat just gradually gets through the steak and there's no crying. Thanks for the great videos! Love your stuff because you do things most people can easily do for their family.

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Way to go James! Steak recipe looks fabulous.

[@rosecityremodel2015]

I’m definitely making this steak for my husband!! Thank you.

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Another damn good recipe, Jim and Tara!! That 9.9 rating is spot on! Keep on crushing it! Huge congrats to James for making the team!!!

[@joeyhardin1288]

Thank you. You are only the second chef on YT that has said "Cook your steaks the way you like them- 6:30." God Bless and stay safe.

[@petercarroll2323]

Wow … looks great! I never saw this dish made before … can’t wait to make it … thank you … excellent video

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[@kathleentiernan668]

My grandma was French. I have made some of the best dishes from her recipes.I am trying this recipe the next Sunday!

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Made and it's delicious, thank you to you and the taster!!

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I always look for the “airline” bottle at the liquor store for recipe quantities. Unless you’re buying!

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I just found this channel about two weeks ago, and everything looks fantastic. Going to make this one. Thank you, and greetings from Texas.

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[@dee_dee_place]

Perfect timing because I just bought some beautiful NY strip steaks. I can't wait to make this recipe. Thanks, guys.

[@antares2OOO]

Coming back from basketball practice to demolish a classic french steak dish sounds like the best childhood ever

[@pomptonqueen]

You made that look so easy and doable. I don't usually eat much meat, but I put steak on the grocery list. I loved the mushroom dish you referenced and am glad to have another recipe that uses the brandy I bought! On another note, congratulations to James for making the team! I, as one of your virtual parents, am so proud of you.

[@gangGreenthumb]

3:10 A burr grinder for coffee (not a coffee mill... a burr grinder) does an exceptional job at cracking peppercorns.

[@chrisann144]

Your such a good teacher I’m so glad you go so in depth thank you

[@seantodd8875]

I can't wait to make this recipe. My mouth is literally watering. Thank you :)

[@phillegro979]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!! This has always been my favorite way to enjoy steak! And now you have provided a proper (correct) receipe...just in time for me to make for a Christmas Eve dinner with my favorite young!!! My granddaughter 🎉

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Hope you and your granddaughter love it!

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Thanks for this one...a real favourite...just made better and easier ....thank you guys

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Walkin' in from the not-living room like you own the place.

[@jpalarchio]

Congrats James! Definitely a recipe I'm going to give a try; ordering the green peppercorns now.

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Great video thanks. Very nice to see a family effort.

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Thank you for explaining the seemingly small stuff that makes a high difference.

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Thank you for simplifying Steak! 👍

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[@CuseVegas]

Looks amazing.. Thanks for making these, I have learned a lot from you.

[@michaelgreenanjr635]

NY Strip is my favorite cut. Can't wait to make this! Also, I like that you went back to the music from your older videos. This jazzy tune is my fav.

[@jkarr3006]

Really enjoy your channel! I've made a bunch of your recipes. All turn out to be family favs! Nice work.

[@andrewwaters9861]

Seen this recipe circulating my favorite KZbin Chef's and this was definitely the most simplified one.. Love steak and cream sauce so this is going down tn... Also big shoutout to the tester on making the team.. Very cool Love that for him

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I appreciate you bringing up costs like that. Not everyone has a Costco or have access to modest priced east coast ingredients, like real Parm cheese.

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Really delicious dish! Ty for sharing.

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Oooooh, I am totally going to make this after my next Costco run! Looks delicious and easy! And congratulations to James for making the team!!

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THank you for sharing this, can't wait to try it! And props for the giraffe whisk!

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Congrats James! and that dish looks amazing.

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Congratulations to James on making the team👏🏼👍🏼 I’ve been subbed & watching for a while now and quite enjoy your channel. I gotta say, that young man is growing sooo fast. I’m even feeling a little pride that he made the team, lol. Anyway, great looking recipe & TY for sharing it😊

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Congrats James!!! And Bon Appetit!

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first time coming across your channel, i greatly appreciate your teaching style. will add this to my recipe list!

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Yumm! Looks exactly like the way it was cooked in a restaurant I worked in. I can almost taste & smell it!

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Love your channel! Made NY mac salad, perfection! Now im doing this!

[@FullMerola]

Great video and it inspired me to make this for dinner. It was delicious!

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Congratulations on making the team!

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Awww, congrats on making the team, James! Love au poivre, steak looks 😍

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When the giraffe whisk comes out you know it about to go down! Thanks for another great recipe. I’ll be trying it on Saturday. ❤

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Yum. Congrats, James !

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