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    In Crust We Trust

    Mar 28, 2023 5 minutes

    PEPPERCORN-CRUSTED STEAKS

    Makes 4 servings

    A tender cast-iron-cooked steak in a creamy pan sauce can only be made better by being crusted with fragrant peppercorns—they pack on flavor and add a welcomed crunch to every bite.

    4 (6- to 8-ounce) beef tenderloin filets, cut 2 inches thick
    3½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
    ⅓ cup rainbow peppercorns
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    ½ cup cognac
    1 cup heavy whipping cream
    1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
    ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
    Garnish: fresh thyme
    Sautéed zucchini, squash, and onion, to serve

    1. Remove steaks from refrigerator at least30 minutes before cooking; pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons salt.

    2. Preheat oven to 450°.

    Place peppercorns in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet on

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