Steak Au Poivre

Ingredients (15)

• FOR THE STEAKS:
• 6 strip steaks (i.e, New York strip)
• Coarse sea salt, or Kosher salt
• 1/2 cup black peppercorns
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• FOR THE SAUCE:
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup shallots (usally one large shallot will be enough)
• 1 cup good-quality Cognac or brandy
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp cracked black peppercorns
• 1 tsp Kosher salt