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Béarnaise Sauce

Easy Homemade Béarnaise Sauce Recipe for Perfect Steaks

Discover the magic of Béarnaise Sauce, a creamy and flavorful addition to elevate your meals.
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
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Double boiler

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, combine the dry white wine, white wine vinegar, shallot, and tarragon leaves. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced to about 2 tablespoons.
  2. Strain the mixture into a bowl, discarding the solid ingredients.
  3. Whisk in the egg yolks and lemon juice until well combined.
  4. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and whisk continuously until the mixture thickens.
  5. Gradually add the melted butter or ghee while whisking until fully incorporated and the sauce is creamy.
  6. Stir in the finely chopped tarragon and season with kosher salt to taste.

Nutrition

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

Notes

This Béarnaise Sauce is perfect for drizzling over steaks and can be customized with different herbs for unique flavors.

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