1/4 tsp salt
2 (12-ounce) New York strip steaks, trimmed
1 1/2 Tbsp green peppercorns in liquid, drained*
2 Tbsp steak sauce
2 Tbsp water
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 tsp black pepper
Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat until hot; sprinkle salt in skillet. Place steaks over salt; cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from skillet.
Combine peppercorns, steak sauce, and water in hot skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to loosen browned food particles on bottom of skillet. Stir in whipping cream and black pepper.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Add steak; simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until desired degree of doneness.
Yield: 4 servings.
*Dried green peppercorns may be substituted.
