Steak au Poivre

Steak au Poivre

Ingredients

5 T Poivre de Cuisine or seasoning blend of your choice

Kosher Salt (if blend does not include salt)

4 x 6-8 oz Beef Steaks

4 T oil

6 T butter

5 T Beef Stock or Beef Consomme

3 T fresh chopped Parsley

Method

1. Preheat large cast iron skillet in oven at 350-400 degrees or on the stove top, gradually increasing the heat to medium-high.
2. Rub seasoning blend and salt onto both sides of each steak.
3. Add oil to preheated skillet and put in the steaks. Fry on one side thoroughly until a good thick crust has formed. Add 4 Tablespoons butter and allow to color to nut-brown.
4. Turn the steaks over, and finish cooking to suit your taste. Baste with the buttery juices as you go. Remove the steaks to hot plates and allow to rest.
5. Add the beef stock and whisk in the final bit of butter and parsley.
6. Give it a final boil until it reduces to the desired consistency and pour over the steaks.