Want to cook like a chef and transform your meat dishes with rich, restaurant-quality sauces? In this video, we explore 7 classic French pan sauces that every serious cook should master – from the bold Peppercorn Sauce (Sauce au Poivre) to the luxurious Bordelaise, earthy Chasseur, tangy Robert, and more.
These sauces are simple, quick, and built on classic French techniques using ingredients like demi-glace, wine, mustard, shallots, mushrooms, and pan drippings.
Whether you're a home cook looking to level up or a culinary student brushing up on technique, this guide is your shortcut to mastering the art of pan sauces.
VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 - All the Pan Sauces
00:17 - Steak Bordelaise
03:51 - The Secret Ingredient!
04:24 - Finishing Bordelaise
05:49 - Chicken Chasseur
10:57 - Sauce Robert with Pork Chop
14:15 - Sauce Lyonnaise with Sausages
17:59 - Sauce Bigarade with Duck
22:16 - Admiral Sauce with Fish
25:46 - Steak Au Poivre