STEAK SAUCE - MUSTARD-COGNAC

By porklion

Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp cold butter, divided
• 1 cup finely chopped shallots
• 1/2 cup Cognac or brandy
• 2 tbsp tawny Port
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

Preparation

Step 1

1. When steaks are cooked, add 1 tbsp butter to skillet.

2. Add shallots and sauté 2 minutes.

3. Add Cognac and Port and stir 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits.

4. Add broth and boil until sauce is reduced to 1 cup, about 12 minutes.

5. Whisk in mustard then remaining 3 tbsp cold butter, 1 tbsp at a time.

6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

7. Pour over steaks and serve.