Harmony is achieved in a dish when contrasting flavors combine to create balance. In this dish, the black pepper and bourbon add a real jolt of flavor that's miraculously mellowed by the cream and butter.
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Use veal chops, pork chops, or beef rib steaks instead of sirloin. Cook in the same fashion but allow a longer cooking time, about 8 minutes per side for a 1-inch-thick chop or rib steak with the bone intact.
Replace the bourbon with brandy or cognac.
For a lighter pan sauce, leave out the cream and butter.
