Nick’s Pepper Sauce (Sauce au Poivre)
Black pepper sauce is a simple topping for steak. It's made with shallots and cognac.
The sauce has a strong pepper flavor and a creamy texture.
It's ready in about 20 minutes.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 17, 2026Share
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Black pepper sauce is a simple topping for steak. It's made with shallots and cognac.
The sauce has a strong pepper flavor and a creamy texture.
It's ready in about 20 minutes.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 9
2 tablespoons butter
0.25 cup finely minced shallots
6 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon crushed black pepper
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 cup cognac
1.5 cups beef stock
6 tablespoons creme fraiche
2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
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1
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over low heat. Cook the shallots in the butter, stirring, until they are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add parsley and cook for 5 minutes. Season with pepper and salt.
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Pour cognac over the shallot mixture and cook, stirring, until the flames have gone out, 2 to 3 minutes. Add beef stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, add creme fraiche, and simmer until the sauce has reduced a bit, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter until melted.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 249 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 14g
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Saturated Fat 9g
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Cholesterol 41mg
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Sodium 279mg
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Total Carbohydrate 3g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 2g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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