Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: coarsely crack peppercorns. sprinkle both sides of steak with crushed peppercorns, pressing in firmly with fingers. let steak stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. melt the butter in a heavy saute pan over medium high heat. saute the steaks, turning once when browned, to medium rare. remove steak to a warm plate. mix brandy, water and glace together. deglaze the pan with brandy mixture. turn heat to low, simmer until sauce is thickened and reduced by half, about 5 minutes. pour over steak and serve.

Target recipe: the pepper corns must be crushed, preferably with a mortar. allow about 1/2 tbs per steak. about 30 minutes before cooking, press the crushed peppercorns into both sides of the steaks, using the heal of your hand or fingers. in a heavy skillet, heat a very small amount of oil. sear the steak on both sides very quickly over high heat. reduce the heat and cook to preference. when the steaks are done, quickly flame with the warm cognac. remove the steaks to a hot platter, rinse the pan with a touch of the same cognac and pour over the steaks.