Steak Au Poivre

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Ingredients

one 1-pound thick-cut, well-marbled strip steak
2 tablespoons mixed whole peppercorns, including black, white, green, szechuan and jamaican (whole allspice)
salt
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons cognac (or bourbon or red wine)
1/2 cup flavorful dark stock
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
chopped parsley
watercress