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Classic Peppercorn Demi-Glace Sauce

Serving suggestion: Serve over steak, roasted beef, or chicken supreme.

Difficulty: 7/20
Yield serving: 5 L (approximately 40–50 servings of 100–125 mL each)
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

Difficulty

7/20

Yield serving

5 L (approximately 40–50 servings of 100–125 mL each)

Preparation time

10 minutes

Cooking time

20 minutes

Ingredients

Preparation

  • Whisk LUDA instant demi-glace mix into cold water until fully dissolved, ensuring no lumps remain
  • Bring to a boil while stirring continuously
  • Reduce heat and simmer until smooth and glossy, approximately 3–5 minutes
  • Keep prepared demi-glace warm over low heat
  • In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat
  • Sauté finely diced shallots in butter until soft and translucent, approximately 4–5 minutes
  • Add crushed black peppercorns and cook 1 minute, stirring well
  • Deglaze pan with brandy or white wine if using, scraping up browned bits and reducing slightly, approximately 2–3 minutes
  • Add prepared demi-glace to the shallot and peppercorn mixture and stir well
  • Simmer 5–8 minutes to allow flavours to combine
  • Finish with Dijon mustard and adjust seasoning if needed
  • Strain through a fine-mesh sieve if a smoother texture is desired (optional)
  • Maintain warm over low heat for service

Ingredients

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