Recipes

Spicy Red Pepper Steak Sauce

The steak is cooked perfectly, with a sizzling crust and buttery interior; the only thing missing is the perfect sauce. We wanted to concoct our own accompaniment that could stand up to our meaty steaks. Here’s what we discovered:

Test Kitchen Discoveries

• Toasting almonds will enhance their flavor, maximizing the nutty taste. But be careful: they burn easily. Shake the pan often to avoid burning the nuts.
• Cayenne pepper is made from the red hot pepper, which, by nature, is quite spicy. However, if you enjoy a spicier sauce, simply add more cayenne pepper to taste.