Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 shallots, diced
• Salt, to taste
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp black peppercorns, cracked or finely chopped
• 1/2 cup cognac
• 1 cup heavy cream

Preparation:

STEP 1.
In the same pan you cooked the steak, turn the heat to medium and add butter. Once the butter is melted, saute the minced shallots until translucent, salting as you go. Add the minced garlic and peppercorns and saute another 2 minutes.

STEP 2.
Deglaze the pan with cognac and reduce until it is almost dry.

STEP 3.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring up to a low simmer. Season with salt and simmer until the sauce has reduced to a nappe, thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

STEP 4.
Turn off the heat and serve with a steak or protein of choice. Enjoy!