Steak Au Poivre

Cooking Method: Grilling, Sauteing

Cuisine: French Cuisine

Courses: Dinner

Servings: 1

Steak Sauce Ingredients

2 USDA Prime New York strip steaks, 12–14 ounces each, room temperature
1 Pepper Mafia for the cream sauce
0 Sergio's Seasoning, to taste ((Best Salt/Pepper Steak Blend))
1 For the Au Poivre Sauce
1 tablespoon neutral oil, grapeseed or avocado
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small shallot, finely minced
0.5 cup cognac or brandy
0.75 cup heavy cream
0 Pepper Mafia Seasoning, to taste

Instructions

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Season the steak:
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SeasoningPat the New York strip steaks dry and season generously with Sergio’s Seasoning, pressing it into the surface. This replaces traditional salt and pepper and builds the foundation of flavor from the start.
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Build the sauce:
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Sear wtih confidenceReduce heat to medium. Add butter and shallots to the same pan, stirring until softened and fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Deglaze
Deglaze in the pan.
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Creating the SauceCarefully add the cognac or brandy to the pan. Let it simmer and reduce by about half, scraping up the flavorful bits from the bottom of the pan.
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Finish the au poivre:
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Thicken the SauceStir in the heavy cream and season with Pepper Mafia. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens to a spoon-coating consistency. Taste and adjust with additional Pepper Mafia or cracked black pepper if desired.
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Serve:
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Slice the rested steak and spoon the au poivre sauce generously over the top. Serve immediately.
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Serving Tips
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Classic steakhouse pairing:
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Serve with steakhouse favorites like roasted potatoes, creamed spinach, or buttery mashed potatoes.
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Keep it simple:
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This dish doesn’t need garnish. Let the steak and sauce speak for themselves.
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Make it ahead:
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The sauce can be prepared earlier in the day and gently reheated before serving.
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Why the Seasonings Matter
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Sergio’s Seasoning acts as the foundation, enhancing the natural beefiness of the New York strip and creating a flavorful crust without overpowering the meat. Pepper Mafia finishes the dish with layered pepper heat that brings the au poivre sauce into perfect balance. Together, they replace guesswork with confidence and deliver true steakhouse flavor.
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A New York Classic, Made at Home
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New York Strip au Poivre is proof that classic steakhouse cooking doesn’t need shortcuts or trends. With quality beef, bold seasoning, and a simple, time-tested technique, this dish brings the spirit of a New York steakhouse straight to your kitchen. It’s refined, indulgent, and unmistakably iconic, exactly how a New York steak should be.