Bearnaise Sauce Recipe

Name: Bearnaise Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 12 ounces unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 4 tablespoons tarragon, finely chopped; 1 ounce shallot, finely chopped; 10 peppercorns, crushed; 4 egg yolks; 1 tablespoon cold water; 2 tablespoons chervil, finely chopped (optional); 1 lemon, juice of; freshly ground salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

8 12 ounces unsalted butter
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 tablespoons tarragon, finely chopped
1 ounce shallot, finely chopped
10 peppercorns, crushed
4 egg yolks
1 tablespoon cold water
2 tablespoons chervil, finely chopped (optional)
1 lemon, juice of
freshly ground salt and black pepper

1
First clarify the butter.
2
Put it in a small saucepan over low heat.
3
When the milky sediment rises to the top, either skim off the sediment with a spoon or pour the butter through a small muslin-lined sieve set over a bowl.
4
Put the vinegar, 2 tablespoons of the tarragon, the shallot and crushed peppercorns in a small, heavy-based saucepan.
5
Simmer gently until reduced by half.
6
Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
7
Add the egg yolks and cold water to the vinegar mixture.
8
Set the pan over low heat and whisk continuously for about 10 minutes until the sauce emulsifies.
9
Do not allow it to reach boiling point.
10
Remove the pan from the heat.
11
Whisk in the clarified butter a little at a time.
12
Season to taste, then push the sauce through a fine sieve.
13
Stir in the remaining tablespoon of tarragon, the chervil and lemon juice to taste.
14
Serve immediately.

1663

kcal

Calories

172

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 12 ounces unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 4 tablespoons tarragon, finely chopped, 1 ounce shallot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Bearnaise Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bearnaise Sauce

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