Tag: peppercorns

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Tender & Juicy Pork

INGREDIENTS FOR THE BRINE (OPTIONAL) 3 cups cold water, divided 3 tablespoons kosher salt (or 2 1/2 tablespoons table salt) Optional flavorings: 2 smashed garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, 1 bay leaf FOR THE PORK CHOPS: 2 to 4 center cut, bone-in pork chops (3/4-inch to 1-inch thick, about 1 pound each) Olive oil […]

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Red Wine-Marinated Steaks with Grilled Vegetables 4

Ingredients 2 cups dry red wine (such as Merlot) 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 bay leaf 2 (1-lb.) flank steaks, trimmed and divided 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, divided […]

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Balsamic Steak au Poivre

Ingredients 2 (8-ounce) New York strip steaks (about 1 inch thick), trimmed 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons cracked mixed peppercorns 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/3 cup finely chopped shallots 1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium beef broth 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon butter How to Make It Step 1 Heat a large cast-iron skillet over […]