{"id":10380,"date":"2017-12-08T11:38:27","date_gmt":"2017-12-08T11:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/?p=10380"},"modified":"2025-05-23T11:22:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T10:22:17","slug":"make-peppercorn-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/make-peppercorn-sauce","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Peppercorn Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]When it comes to rich and warming sauces, few can beat a creamy peppercorn sauce. Whether it\u2019s for dressing up your sirloin steak, or a delicious dip for your chips, it\u2019s a wonderfully decadent way to add a touch of indulgence to a meals. Once I\u2019ve had a spoonful, I find it almost impossible to resist going back for more.<\/p>\n

Known in French as sauce <\/em>au poivre<\/em>, it may sound fancy, but really it\u2019s very easy to make from scratch. Forget the off-the-shelf stuff \u2013 it never tastes as good as the real thing, and you can easily whip up a homemade batch in just 10 minutes. All you need is six simple ingredients which you\u2019ll may well have in your kitchen cupboard already.<\/p>\n

Packed with flavour, peppercorn sauce is perfect for sprucing up lots of weeknight recipes. Just drizzle it over the top of a juicy steak to create your own version of the French classic steak au poivre. <\/em>Or you can serve it with succulent chicken breasts instead. If you want to add even more flavor, cook your meat in a pan then rustle up your sauce in the same pan afterwards, so that it absorbs all the delicious meaty juices. It\u2019s a perfect match for vegetables too \u2013 especially mushrooms.<\/p>\n

To show you just how simple it can be to create your own signature peppercorn sauce, we\u2019ve put together a straightforward recipe for you below.<\/p>\n

Ingredients (serves 2)<\/strong><\/h2>\n