Peppercorn sauce
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This sauce is the perfect partner for your favourite steak. Peppercorn sauce is a classic for a reason — rich, creamy and full of warming peppery flavour, it instantly elevates even the simplest meal. Surprisingly quick to make at home, it strikes the ideal balance of heat, creaminess and savoury depth, giving you that restaurant‑style finish with minimal effort.
Whether you’re pouring it over a perfectly cooked steak, spooning it onto chicken or adding a touch of luxury to weeknight dinners, this peppercorn sauce is a versatile favourite you’ll come back to again and again.
Serving Suggestions for Peppercorn Sauce
- Steak (Ribeye, Sirloin, Fillet) — the classic pairing; the sauce’s heat and creaminess complement the meat’s richness.
- Roast Chicken or Chicken Breast — peppercorn sauce adds luxury and moisture to leaner cuts.
- Pork Chops or Pork Tenderloin — the creamy sauce balances pork’s sweetness.
- Beef Meatballs — spoon the sauce over for a cosy, indulgent twist.
- Grilled Lamb Steaks — the peppery warmth works surprisingly well with lamb’s savoury flavour.
- Pan‑Fried Mushrooms — earthy mushrooms soak up the sauce beautifully.
- Mashed Potatoes — creamy mash + peppercorn sauce = comfort food perfection.
- Roast Potatoes — crisp edges with a rich sauce on the side.
- Green Beans or Tenderstem Broccoli — freshness and crunch to balance the richness.
- Chips or Fries — a steakhouse classic.
- Rice or Buttered Noodles — great for soaking up extra sauce.
- Garlic Bread — for mopping up every last drop

Peppercorn sauce
Ingredients
- 25 g unsalted butter
- 150 g shallots, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- ½ tbsp thyme
- 1 tbsp whole peppercorns (½ coarse peppercorns)
- 60 ml brandy
- 200 ml beef stock
- 200 ml double cream
Instructions
- In a frying pan, melt the butter and fry the shallots, garlic over a medium heat, until softened.
- Add the thyme, peppercorns and brandy, tilt the pan towards the flame and set the brandy alight (if you're not comfortable with this, cook for around 3 mins to burn the alcohol off).
- Add the stock and cream, gently simmer for around another 5mins and serve, drizzled over steak.
