Bourbon-Whole Grain Mustard Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup shallots or mild onion diced
• 1 cup bourbon
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 1/2 tablespoons green peppercorns
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
• 2 tablespoons chilled butter
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1
   In a small skillet over medium-high heat, sauté shallots in olive oil until soft and starting to brown.
2. 2
   Remove from heat, add bourbon and stock, return to medium heat and simmer until reduced by half.
3. 3
   Add peppercorns, then whisk in honey and mustard and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. 4
   Remove from heat and whisk in chilled butter. Add salt and pepper to taste.