Fortunately, there's a solution for that; why not make it yourself with dry-aged steaks that you know are tender! This way, you can also create your own pepper mix that is bursting with flavor and not just tasting like, well, black pepper.
In our version, the pepper mix is made from the following ingredients:
- crushed black pepper
- crushed pink peppercorns
- dried rosemary
- mustard seeds
- piripiri flakes (cayenne pepper)
- salt
The steak can be rolled on the edge in the pepper mix, or if you like it extra strong like we do, you can sprinkle the entire steak with the mix.
Toss the steak into a hot pan with a bit of butter and oil mixed together, and then let it fry to a golden brown for 2-4 minutes on each side until it has a suitable pink color in the middle.
If you're feeling adventurous, you can pour a bit of cognac into the pan and set it on fire. This way, you can flambé your steaks – It tastes good whether you flambé or not, but if you have guests, it gives that extra WOW effect.
We served it with some potato wedges, homemade whiskey sauce, and a cream made from Hokkaido pumpkin.
There was a lot of color, and since we humans also “eat with our eyes,” it doesn't hurt that the food looks interesting too.
Voila! A delicious meal with dry-aged steak in pepper as the centerpiece