A Different Steak Au Poivre Recipe

• 1 lb Top sirloin steak, cut 1" thick, boneless
• 2 Tbsp. Black peppercorns, crushed
• 3 Tbsp. Butter, or possibly margarine, divided
• 1/4 c. Shallots, or possibly onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp Warm pepper sauce
• 3 Tbsp. Gin

1. Preparation Time: 20 minutesCut steak into 4 equal portions, and press the peppercorns proportionately into both sides.
2. Heat 1 1/2 tb.
3. butter in a large skillet over medium heat till bubbly.
4. Cook steaks 10 to 12 min for rare (140 degrees) or possibly to desired doneness, turning once.
5. Remove to a hot platter.
6. Add in the shallots to the skillet; cook 2 min, stirring frequently.
7. Stir in the pepper sauce.
8. Add in the gin; carefully ignite with a match.
9. When flames die out, remove from the heat, swirl in remaining butter till melted and pour the sauce over the steaks.
10. Serving suggestions: Steamed fresh baby carrots and sugar snap peas.
11. (If Densie is coming to dinner, skip the peas!)

black peppercorns, butter, shallots, pepper sauce, gin

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/a-different-steak-au-poivre-61892 (may not work)