Green Peppercorn Sauce

Courtesy of Chef2Chef.net

Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients:

1/2 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons brandy
8 tablespoons chicken stock
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon port
1 ounce green peppercorns
salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste

Preparation:

Put wine and brandy in a sauce pan and simmer for 5 minutes until reduced by about one-third.

Add stock and simmer another 5 minutes. Add the cream and simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally. The sauce should reduce by about one-third and have a consistency of heavy cream.

Put the vinegar and sugar into another sauce pan and simmer for 30 minutes, until lightly caramelized and reduced to about 1 tablespoon. Cool for a minute and then add the cream sauce from the other pan. Stir until mixed well.

Add the port and peppercorns and season.

A delightful sauce for a grilled chicken breast or a hearty steak.

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