Ribeye with Whiskey Cream Sauce

Ribeye with Whiskey Cream Sauce

Updated January 22, 2026

Ribeye with Irish whiskey cream sauce and cracked pepper.

SHOPPING: Irish whiskey (Jameson, Bushmills, etc.). Well-marbled ribeye.

Cook time
30 min
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Ingredients

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Measurement units
  • 2 rib Ribeye steak, 1.25 inches thick
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Shallot, minced
  • ¼ cup Irish whiskey
  • ¼ cup Beef stock
  • ½ cup Heavy cream

Instructions

Sear the steaks
Season ribeye with salt and pepper. Sear in hot cast iron with oil, 4-5 minutes per side. Rest on plate.
Equipment
  • cast iron
Ingredients
  • ribeye (2 rib)
  • salt (1 tsp)
  • pepper (½ tsp)
  • oil (2 tbsp)
Make the whiskey cream sauce
Add butter and shallot to pan. Cook 1 minute. Remove from heat, add whiskey, return to heat and flame. Add stock, reduce by half. Off heat, stir in cream and remaining pepper. Simmer gently 2 minutes.
Equipment
  • cast iron
Ingredients
  • butter (2 tbsp)
  • shallot (2 tbsp)
  • whiskey (¼ cup)
  • stock (¼ cup)
  • cream (½ cup)
  • pepper (½ tsp)
Spoon sauce over
Return steaks to pan briefly to coat. Plate and spoon sauce over.

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