Pantry Pairings: 3 Steak Sauces You Can Make at Home

You’ve bought the perfect steak—now what? These quick sauces will take it from delicious to unforgettable.

 

🥩 1. Creamy Peppercorn Sauce

 

You’ll need:

• 1 shallot, finely diced

• 1 tbsp crushed peppercorns

• 100ml cream

• 50ml beef stock

• Knob of butter

How to make it:

Sauté shallots in butter. Add crushed peppercorns and stock. Simmer 3 min. Stir in cream and reduce until thick.

 

🍷 2. Red Wine & Shallot Jus

 

You’ll need:

• 1 shallot, sliced

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 150ml red wine

• 50ml beef stock

• Butter, salt

How to make it:

Reduce shallots and wine until syrupy. Stir in mustard and stock. Whisk in cold butter to finish.

 

🍄 3. Garlic Mushroom Sauce

 

You’ll need:

• 200g sliced mushrooms

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 100ml cream

• 1 tbsp butter

• Salt, pepper

 

How to make it:

Fry garlic and mushrooms in butter. Add cream, simmer until thick. Season well.

🔪 Butcher’s Tip:

We stock house rubs and finishing salts if you’re short on time. But for steak night? These sauces are worth the few extra minutes.