
Sauces & Sides
Peppercorn Pan Sauce for Steak
Make peppercorn pan sauce by leaving about one tablespoon of fat and the brown fond in the steak skillet.
For cast-iron steak, pat two 1- to 1½-inch steaks dry, season them, and sear in a very hot oiled skillet for about two minutes per broad side.
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Make peppercorn pan sauce by leaving about one tablespoon of fat and the brown fond in the steak skillet.

Choose steaks that fit your pan, dry and season them, sear the surfaces and finish cooking by thermometer.

Pan, heat, seasoning, thermometer, resting, and slicing methods for steakhouse-style results at home.

Pan sauces and supporting dishes with measured ratios, clear yields, and no mystery half-cup left in the saucepan.