Green peppercorns are gentler than black peppercorns, which tend to give a spicy edge to peppercorn sauce. If you want a creamer pepper sauce with your steak this is a great recipe to try.

Dried pink peppercorns can be found in some supermarkets and delicattessens. You can also buy them in brine. They have a delicate pepper flavour; just crush them in a pestle and mortar to get that ...