Emu Steak Au Poivre

1/2 c Black peppercorns

4 Emu steaks; 4oz each

1/4 c Oil

1/3 c Cognac

1 c Heavy cream

2 tb Cognac

Salt to taste 1. Place peppercorns in press-closure baggie. Crush with a hammer.

Lightly coat both sides of steaks with peppercorns. 2. Heat oil in large skillet. Saute steaks over medium-high heat

until rare or medium rare (3-4 minutes per side). Remove from pan and discard oil. 3. Return steaks to pan, add 1/3 cup cognac. Cook over high heat until

cognac is reduced to about 3 tablespoons. Remove steaks to serving platter and keep warm. Add cream to pan; cook and stir over high heat until cream boils and thickens. Add 2 teaspoons cognac and salt. Spoon sauce over steaks and serve. Nutritional Information: per serving: 362 calories, 27g fat, 26g protein, 2g carbohydrates, 0g dietary fiber, 109mg cholesterol, 154mg sodium calories from fat 239 ** Chicago Sun Times - Food section - 29 November 1995 ** Scanned and formatted for you by The WEE Scot -- paul macGregor