Brennan's Bearnaise Sauce Recipe

Name: Brennan's Bearnaise Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs clarified butter; 2 ounces shallots, minced; 4 ounces tarragon white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon dried tarragon; ½ teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed; 6 egg yolks; 1 ½ tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped; cayenne pepper; salt; fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1
Mix together shallots, vinegar, first batch of fresh or dried tarragon and peppercorns in a non-aluminum pan.
2
Reduce by 3/4.
3
Remove from heat and cool slightly.
4
Transfer reduction to a round bottomed stainless steel bowl.
5
Add egg yolks and mix well.
6
Place the bowl over a hot water bath (barely simmering) and continue to beat until the yolks are thick and creamy.
7
Be careful not to scramble the egg yolks; pull the bowl away from the hot water bath if it starts to get too hot.
8
Remove from heat.
9
While whisking, gradually add the clarified butter to the egg yolks, drop by drop at first.
10
If the sauce is too thick, thin with lemon juice or warm water.
11
Strain the sauce through cheesecloth.
12
Season to taste with salt, cayenne and a little lemon juice.
13
Add the remaining tarragon.
14
Hold warm for no longer than 1-1/2 hours.

399

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 1 12 lbs clarified butter, 2 ounces shallots, minced, 4 ounces tarragon white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon dried tarragon, and more.

Yes, Brennan's 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.

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Brennan's Bearnaise Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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