Peppercorn Steak with Cannabis Compound Butter
A classic steak au poivre crowned with an herbed compound butter. Black pepper and caryophyllene speak the same language—deep, warm, and grounding.
Ingredients
- 2 ribeye or NY strip steaks (~1.25 inches thick)
- 3 tbsp whole black peppercorns, coarsely cracked
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp cannabis-infused butter, softened (~5mg THC per tbsp)
- 1 small shallot, finely minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Flaky sea salt
How to make it
- 1
Mix infused butter with shallot, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest. Roll into a log in parchment and refrigerate.
- 2
Pat steaks completely dry, season heavily with salt, then press cracked peppercorns onto both sides.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- 4
Sear steaks 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare (internal 130°F / 54°C). Avoid moving them.
- 5
Rest steaks on a warm plate for 5 minutes—this is critical for juiciness AND for placing the cannabis butter.
- 6
Top each steak with a thick coin of compound butter so it melts gently into the surface.
- 7
Slice against the grain and finish with flaky salt.
Cooking tips
- Place the infused butter only on rested (not screaming hot) steaks to retain THC potency.
- Caryophyllene-led strains like Sour Diesel mirror the peppery notes perfectly.
- Serve with a robust red wine or an Old Fashioned.
Dosing calculator
Start low, go slow. Adjust the THC per serving below to plan the right total infusion for this recipe.
Edible onset is typically 30–90 minutes. Wait 2 hours before re-dosing.
Start Low, Go Slow
If new to edibles, begin with 2.5–5mg THC per serving. Effects may take 30–90 minutes to onset and can last 4–8 hours. Do not drive or operate machinery. This is not medical advice. Full disclaimer
Best paired with
Pair with these strains
Each one matches the caryophyllene story of this dish.
Bubba Kush
Indica
Deep Relaxation • Sleepy • Hungry
Girl Scout Cookies
Hybrid
Euphoric • Relaxing • Hungry
Sour Diesel
Sativa
Energizing • Cerebral • Uplifting
Why this pairing works
Caryophyllene — in your strain and on your plate
The only terpene that also activates the body's CB2 receptors, caryophyllene brings warm, peppery depth. It loves bold, savory, spicy food—peppercorn steak, aged cheeses, curries.