How To: Saute and Create a Pan Sauce

Directions

1. Assemble all your ingredients before beginning to cook. Remove meat from refrigerator.

2. Pat meat dry and let rest between paper towels. Allow it to come up to room temperature, about 5 to 10 minutes.

3. Season meat with salt and pepper.

4. Heat grape seed oil (or olive oil) and butter over medium-high heat. (Use about 1 to 2 tablespoons of each, depending on size of pan and amount of meat.)

5. Saute meat on each side in a single layer until golden brown. Do not crowd. Cook in batches, if necessary.

6. Remove the sauteed items from the pan and place on a platter. Set platter into a 180-F oven to keep warm.

7. Add stock to the pan.Raise heat and cook 2 to 3 minutes until the liquid has reduced by 1/4 to 1/3 of the starting volume, or until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.

8. To finish the sauce, swirl in a pat of butter to bind and thicken the sauce as well as to add richness and sheen.

9. To serve, place the cooked meat on individual plates. Nap with a small amount of sauce and serve the remaining sauce on the side at table.