A DIFFERENT STEAK AU POIVRE Recipe

Ingredients
1	pound	top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick, boneless
2	tablespoon	black peppercorns, crushed
3	tablespoon	butter, or margarine
1/4	cup	shallots, or onion, minced
2	teaspoon	hot pepper sauce
3	tablespoon	gin
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Directions:
Cut steak into 4 equal portions, and press the peppercorns evenly into both sides. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbly. Cook steaks 10 to 12 minutes for rare (140 degrees) or to desired doneness, turning once. Remove to a warm platter. Add the shallots to the skillet; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the pepper sauce. Add the gin; carefully ignite with a match. When flames die out, remove from the heat, swirl in remaining butter until melted and pour the sauce over the steaks. Serving suggestions: Steamed fresh baby carrots and sugar snap peas.