Peppercorn Sauce
Peppercorn sauce is a classic creamy French-style sauce made with crushed peppercorns, shallots, brandy, beef stock and double cream. The Thermomix TM7 grinds the peppercorns evenly and heats the sauce to a precise temperature, delivering a silky, restaurant-quality result without splitting or burning. Ideal served over steak.
About this recipe
Peppercorn Sauce Thermomix TM7 brings the classic steakhouse experience straight into your own kitchen. If you have been searching for a peppercorn sauce recipe that delivers a silky, professional result every time, this all-in-one kitchen machine version is the answer. The TM7 first grinds a blend of black, pink and green peppercorns to exactly the right coarseness, releasing their fragrant oils far better than a pepper mill ever could. Shallots, brandy and beef stock then build a deep, savoury base, while double cream finishes the sauce with a velvety richness. Because the machine heats and stirs automatically, the sauce never burns or splits, a common problem in a pan on the hob. Serve it over fillet steak for a festive dinner, alongside roast beef for Sunday lunch, or even spooned over chicken for a quick weeknight dinner. Restaurant-quality sauces are suddenly wonderfully achievable.
Preparation tips
- For the deepest flavour, toast the crushed peppercorns briefly in the butter before adding the shallots, as this wakes up their essential oils and gives the sauce a warmer, more rounded heat.
- Use a good-quality brandy and let the alcohol cook off properly before adding the beef stock; the TM7 keeps the temperature steady so the flavours reduce evenly without splitting the cream later.
- If the sauce is too thin for your liking, mix the cornflour with a splash of cold water before adding it, and give the sauce a few extra moments to thicken while stirring. Serve immediately over rested steak.
Recipe variations
- For an alcohol-free version, replace the brandy with an equal splash of unsweetened apple juice or beef stock with a squeeze of lemon; the peppercorns still carry the sauce and it works brilliantly for family dinners.
- For a festive twist, add a spoonful of green peppercorns in brine and a knob of extra butter at the end, creating an even richer, glossier sauce perfect for Christmas roast beef or a New Year's Eve steak dinner.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding the peppercorns in seconds, the TM7 releases their aromatic oils for a far bolder flavour than pre-ground pepper. [Multi-Function]
- Heating the cream and stock gently, the Thermomix keeps the sauce at a steady temperature so it never scorches or splits. [Temperature Control]
- While the sauce cooks, the TM7 stirs the brandy and shallots automatically, leaving your hands-free to sear the perfect steak. [Hands-Free]
- Mixing the cornflour into the hot liquid evenly, the Thermomix delivers a lump-free, velvety thickness every single time. [Time Savings]
- Chopping the shallots finely and uniformly, the TM7 melts them into the sauce so every spoonful tastes balanced without harsh pieces. [Built-in Scale]
Ingredients
- pink peppercorns
- white peppercorns
- black peppercorns
- unsalted butter
- shallots
- brandy
- beef stock
- ground black pepper
- cornflour
- double cream