Instructions

1. 1
   Sprinkle garlic with salt. Rub with the side of the knife repeatedly until garlic forms a thick paste.
2. 2
   Rub steaks with oil. Season on both sides with salt, then press peppercorns into both sides of meat. Let sit until room temperature, about 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Heat a stainless steel skillet large enough to hold the steaks over high heat. Pour some oil into the pan, then add steaks. Cook 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove and keep warm.
4. 4
   Pour out excess fat but do not scrape pan. Deglaze pan with cognac, then turn off heat and ignite with a firestick. Shake pan until flames die.
5. 5
   Bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by half, then whisk in cream and garlic.
6. 6
   Whisk in butter. Once butter has melted completely, spoon over steaks. Serve immediately.