{"id":6182,"date":"2007-04-05T22:32:20","date_gmt":"2007-04-06T05:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=6182"},"modified":"2026-11-01T20:11:21","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T03:11:21","slug":"steak-with-pear-brandy-and-black-pepper-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=6182","title":{"rendered":"Steak with Pear Brandy and Black Pepper Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00bd C. snipped dried Pears<\/span><\/p>\n

1\/3 C. Pear Brandy or Pear nectar<\/span><\/p>\n

4 tsp.. Flour<\/span><\/p>\n

1 tsp.. Pepper<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00bd tsp.. Salt<\/span><\/p>\n

4 Beef Tenderloin or Top Loin Steaks, cut 1\u201d thick (1-1 \u00bd lb. total)<\/span><\/p>\n

3 T. Butter<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00bc C. finely chopped Shallot<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00bc C. Beef Broth<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

In small bowl, stir together dried pears and pear brandy; cover and let stand 15 minutes. <\/span>Meanwhile in shallow dish, stir together flour, pepper and salt. <\/span>Dip steaks in flur mixture, turning to coat. <\/span>In large skillet, melt 2 T. butter over medium heat. <\/span>Add steaks, cook until desired doneness (about 10-13 minutes for medium rare). <\/span>Transfer to serving platter, reserving drippings in skillet. <\/span>For sauce, in same skillet, cook shallots in the drippings over medium heat for 1 minute. <\/span>Remove from heat and let stand 1 minute. <\/span>Stir in pear mixture and broth. <\/span>Bring to boiling and boil gently, uncovered, about 3 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. <\/span>Whisk in remaining 1 T. butter. <\/span>Spoon sauce over steaks and serve.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u00bd C. snipped dried Pears 1\/3 C. Pear Brandy or Pear nectar 4 tsp.. Flour 1 tsp.. Pepper \u00bd tsp.. Salt 4 Beef Tenderloin or Top Loin Steaks, cut 1\u201d thick (1-1 \u00bd lb. total) 3 T. Butter \u00bc C. finely chopped Shallot \u00bc C. Beef Broth In small bowl, stir together dried pears and pear brandy; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Meanwhile in shallow dish, stir together flour, pepper and salt. Dip steaks in flur mixture, turning to…<\/p>\n

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