au poivre

adjective

ō-ˈpwäv(rᵊ) 

: prepared or served with a generous amount of usually coarsely ground black pepper

steak au poivre

Examples of au poivre in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For heartier fare, opt for a juicy half chicken or lobster au poivre. —Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024

Brighter, milder, and more vegetal than black pepper, it is commonly used in Thai curries, and gives a classic French steak au poivre its briny bite. —Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 7 Jan. 2024

The menu was classic bistro fare: artichokes vinaigrette, pâté maison, steak au poivre. —Penelope Green, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024

Mains encompass spaghetti with lobster, filet of beef au poivre, and prime rib with Yorkshire pudding. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024

While the food isn’t particularly novel—classics like salad niçoise, shrimp cocktail, and steak au poivre grace the menu—it’s been well liked by diners and critics alike. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024

The French feast that followed—filet de boeuf au poivre, halibut au beurre blanc, and poulet fermier croustillant—defied any assumptions about the light fare so often served at fashion week fetes. —Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2024

And how to put them to good use, from pho to steak au poivre. January 7, 2024 All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors. —Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 7 Jan. 2024

Second course highlights maki, sashimi and smoked eggplant salad, while the third course offers A5 striploin with truffle sancho au poivre and roasted lobster with Tokyo butter, uni, wasabi and dijon. —Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, with pepper

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above