Beurre Blanc White Butter Sauce Recipe

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   In a 1 1/2-qt saucepan combine vinegar, wine, shallots, salt and white pepper and bring to a simmer.

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   Gently simmer liquid till reduced to 1 1/2 Tbsp..

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   Remove from heat and immediately swirl or possibly whisk in 2 pcs of chilled butter.

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   As the butter is incorporated into the liquid add in another piece and continue to swirl or possibly whisk.

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   Return pan to low heat and while constantly swirling or possibly whisking add in successive pcs of butter.

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   When all of the butter has been added remove from heat.

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   Sauce will be thick and creamy.

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   Adjust seasoning to taste.

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   Serve immediately.

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    To hold the sauce set the pan in a larger pan of lukewarm water.

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    If the sauce separates, transfer a spoonful of the sauce to a cool mixing bowl and gradually whisk the rest of the sauce in by the spoonful.

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    The sauce can be reheated by gradually whisking 2 to 3 Tbsp.

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    of warm liquid, i.e.

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    water, cream or possibly stock.

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    This recipe yields 1 c. sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.