4 beef T-bone steaks, 1"-thick
2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. canola oil
3/4 tsp. flour
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
3 tbsp. water, dash sugar

Sprinkle both sides of steaks with salt and pepper.

In a large skillet, over high heat, add oil. Add steaks, cooking 4 minutes, turning once. Reduce heat to medium-high, cook for an additional 4 minutes, turning once.

Remove from heat to platter, keep warm. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings. Stir in flour, cook over medium heat 60 seconds, stirring constantly.

Whisk in whiskey, water and sugar. Bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of skillet. Spoon sauce over steaks.

Submitted by: Sherry Monfils