Peppercorn Sauce Recipe

1. Peel the shallots and finely chop.
2. Using a pestle and mortar, grind the peppercorns.
3. Over a low heat on the stove, melt the butter in a saucepan then fry the shallots for 5 minutes.
4. Add the peppercorns, brandy, cream, mustard, crumble in the stock cube, and pour in 125ml of boiling water.
5. Stir everything together and leave to simmer for 10-20 minutes whilst stirring regularly, until you're happy with the thickness of the sauce.
6. Finally, season generously with salt and serve over a nice juicy steak.

TIP. Make this creamy peppercorn sauce recipe in advance and re-heat when it's needed. It's a go-to, tasty accompaniment for a steak dinner.