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Bearnaise Sauce

Béarnaise Sauce

Learn how to make classic Béarnaise sauce in just 15 minutes for a rich, flavorful accompaniment to any dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: French
Calories: 275

Ingredients
  

Sauce 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
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • blender

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Add the wine, vinegar, shallot, and tarragon to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer until the liquid has reduced to about 1½ tablespoons (about 5 to 7 minutes).
  2. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, using the back of a spoon to extract as much flavor as possible. Let it cool for 5 minutes.
  3. Melt the butter in a microwave for about 1 minute, until hot. Alternatively, heat it on the stove.
  4. In a high-powered blender, add the egg yolks, infused vinegar, lemon juice, and salt. Blend for 5 seconds until combined.
  5. With the blender running on medium-high, slowly stream the hot butter through the top lid cap opening into the mixture until emulsified.
  6. Pour the sauce into a small bowl, stir in the finely chopped tarragon, and serve while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sauceCalories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 3gFat: 27gSodium: 339mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1g

Notes

You can personalize your Béarnaise sauce by swapping tarragon with dill for a fresh twist or adding crushed garlic for a flavorful kick. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to three days, reheating gently on low heat while whisking to restore its creamy consistency.

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