Shelly's Recipe

BRANDY PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Category: Sauces - Miscellaneous

2 or 3 tbsp whole black peppercorns
1 tbsp whole butter
1 tbsp minced shallots
1 tsp minced garlic
2 cups knorr brown sauce (prepared)
3 tbsp brandy
1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
1 bay leaf
salt to taste

Crush the black peppercorn until they are coarsely ground and reserve. Prepare the Knorr brown sauce according to directions and reserve keeping warm.

In a small sauce pan melt the whole butter over a medium low flame adding both the garlic and the shallots. Saute the shallots and the garlic for about 1 minute while stirring add the ground peppercorns and continue to saute on a medium low flame for another 30 seconds or so.

Add all remaining ingredients and let simmer for 30 to 40 minutes on a low flame. Makes 2.5 cups sauce