Pan-Seared Bourbon Sirloin Steaks

4 eight ounce sirloin steaks
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon canola oil

1/4 small onion, diced
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1. Combine onion, bourbon, Worcestershire sauce and dry mustard in a bowl.
2. Rub steaks with salt and press peppercorns and garlic slivers onto the flesh.
3. Place steaks in a dish with high sides and cover with the marinade. Refrigerate overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
5. Put the oil into a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Remove the steaks from the marinade and sear all sides.
7. Put skillet into the oven to finish, about 10 minutes for medium rare. They should give slightly when poked with your finger.
8. Remove steaks from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before cutting.

Makes 4 servings