Steak, Black Pepper Crusted

Ingredients

Vinaigrette:
(2 oz) Fresh truffles
(½) Cup extra-virgin olive oil
(1/4) Cup minced shallots
(1) Cup dry red wine
(2) Tbsp balsamic vinegar
(1) Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
Coarse kosher salt

Steaks:
(4) Nature's Gourmet Farm New York strip steaks (or your favorite steaks)
(3) Tbsp olive oil
(2) Tsp coarse kosher salt
(2) Tsp coarsely ground black pepper

Preparation
Vinaigrette:
1. Finely dice truffles.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté for 2 minutes.
3. Add truffles and sauté about 1 minute. Place shallot mixture in small bowl.
4. Boil wine in a small saucepan until reduced to 2 tablespoons, or for about 10 minutes.
5. Add to shallot mixture. Whisk in the vinegar and thyme. Gradually add remaining oil.
6. Season vinaigrette to taste with coarse salt.

Steaks:
1. Brush 1 tbsp oil over both sides of steaks. Sprinkle with coarse salt and black pepper.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in each of 2 large skillets over high heat.
3. Add 2 steaks to each skillet and cook as desired.
4. Place steaks on plates and spoon vinaigrette over top.