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Béarnaise Sauce

Béarnaise Sauce

Discover the deliciousness of Béarnaise Sauce with this quick and easy homemade recipe that takes just 15 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: French
Calories: 275

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 small shallot, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon tarragon leaves
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter or ghee, melted and hot
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped tarragon leaves

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Strainer
  • Bowl
  • Double boiler
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, combine the dry white wine, white wine vinegar, shallot, and tarragon leaves. Simmer until reduced to about 2 tablespoons.
  2. Strain the mixture into a bowl and let it cool slightly.
  3. Whisk in the egg yolks and lemon juice until combined.
  4. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and whisk continuously until the mixture thickens.
  5. Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while whisking until emulsified.
  6. Stir in the chopped tarragon and season with kosher salt to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 3gFat: 27g

Notes

For a unique flavor, feel free to swap out the tarragon for other fresh herbs or add a splash of Dijon mustard or garlic.

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