Montreal Pork Au Poivre Recipes

PORK CHOPS AU POIVRE

Steps:

• Coarsely crush peppercorns by gently pounding once or twice with a heavy skillet. Pat chops dry and sprinkle both sides evenly with salt and peppercorns, pressing to help them adhere.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook 2 chops, turning over once, until browned and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total. Transfer to a plate and wipe out skillet. Cook remaining 2 chops in remaining tablespoon oil in same manner, transferring to plate. (Do not wipe out skillet after second batch.)
• Add Sherry to skillet and boil, scraping up any brown bits, until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Add cream and any meat juices accumulated on plate, then boil, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season sauce with salt and serve over chops.

PORK AU POIVRE

Steps:

• Cut the pork into 3/4-inch thick slices to make about 16 slices.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Rub pepper onto one side only of each pork slice to coat well. Use the amount you desire -- more pepper, more heat!
• Add meat to skillet, working in batches, pepper side down first, then cook turning once until just cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side. If you overcook, the pork will be dry.
• Remove to heated serving platter. Use additional butter with remaining pork slices.
• Turn heat to low and add the Cognac to the juices in skillet.
• Raise the heat to medium-high and bring the liquid to a boil. Boil 30 seconds just to evaporate the alcohol.
• Pour immediately over pork and serve.

PORK MEDALLIONS AU POIVRE

Steps:

• Cut meat into 8 slices; press each slice to 1/2-inch thickness. Coat evenly with crushed peppercorns.
• Cook meat in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 4 to 5 min. on each side or until browned on both sides. Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm. Melt butter in same skillet. Add shallots; cook and stir 2 min. or until golden brown. Add broth and sherry; stir. Simmer on medium-high heat 5 to 6 min. or until sauce is reduced to about 1/4 cup, stirring after 3 min. Stir in sour cream and mustard; cook and stir on medium-low heat 2 min. or until sauce is thickened.
• Serve meat topped with sauce and parsley.