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creamy pepper sauce

Creamy Pepper Sauce: Elevate Your Meals in Minutes

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Discover a creamy pepper sauce that elevates your meals in just 20 minutes, perfect for steak, chicken, or pork chops.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Substitute with olive oil for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Finely chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
For Flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Cracked Black Pepper Toasted enhances aroma.
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Discard before serving.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Dried thyme can be used.
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Opt for dairy-free cream if needed.
  • 1/2 lemon Juice Can substitute vinegar.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • medium frying pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt the Butter: In a medium frying pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until foamy.
  2. Sauté the Onion: Add 1 finely chopped red onion and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Add the Garlic: Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds, being careful not to burn.
  4. Toast the Spices: Add 2 teaspoons of black pepper, 1 bay leaf, and 1 teaspoon of thyme, toasting for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Incorporate the Cream: Pour in 1 cup of heavy whipping cream and stir, seasoning with half a lemon's juice and salt.
  6. Simmer to Thicken: Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
  7. Serve Over Your Favorite Dishes: Remove the bay leaf and serve the sauce over grilled steak, chicken, or pork chops.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 3gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 130mgVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving. Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 2 months.

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