Creamy Green Peppercorn Sauce

This easy, elegant green peppercorn sauce is the perfect accompaniment to your next holiday beef roast

YIELD 8 to 10

TIME 45 minutes

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Before You Begin

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The peppercorn sauce can be made as the roast is resting; alternatively, prepare it up to three days ahead and warm it right before serving.

Instructions

1.

 Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add peppercorns and shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until shallot is softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Increase heat to medium and whisk in broth, brandy, and soy sauce. Bring to boil. Cook, whisking occasionally, until mixture is reduced to 1½ cups, 12 to 15 minutes.

2.

 Add cream and cook, whisking occasionally, until reduced to 2 cups, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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