Au Poivre Steak Rub

This is a very simple base for an Au Poivre rub, which can elevate many cuts of meat when applied liberally before searing. Print Recipe Au Poivre Steak Rub Servings Ingredients 1/2 cup whole peppercorns1/4 cup Coarse Salt1/4 cup cumin seed1/4 cup onion powder1/4 cup garlic powder Servings Ingredients 1/2 cup whole peppercorns1/4 cup Coarse + Read More

Au Poivre (with pepper) rub makes steaks sing!

This is a very simple base for an Au Poivre rub, which can elevate many cuts of meat when applied liberally before searing.

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Au Poivre Steak Rub

Servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup whole peppercorns
• 1/4 cup Coarse Salt
• 1/4 cup cumin seed
• 1/4 cup onion powder
• 1/4 cup garlic powder

Servings Ingredients 1/2 cup whole peppercorns 1/4 cup Coarse Salt 1/4 cup cumin seed 1/4 cup onion powder 1/4 cup garlic powder

Instructions

1. Combine ingredients in a blender or food processor until peppercorns are coarsely chopped. Alternatively you can use a mortar and pestle to grind by hand.
2. Apply liberally to all sides of any piece of beef or pork, pressing the peppercorns into the meat.
3. Sear and cook the meat using the Pan-Sear Oven Finish method. See link in the notes.

Recipe Notes

Use the Pan-Sear Oven Finish method or Richard's Butter Poaching Method to cook steaks.