Bearnaise Sauce

By á-7122

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 3 tablespoons shallots, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
• 2 -3 tablespoons water
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 lemon, juice of
• salt, to taste
• white pepper, to taste
• cayenne, to taste
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Preparation

Step 1

Bring vinegar, wine, shallots and tarragon to a boil in a small saucepan over medium high heat.
2Boil until liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes.
3Remove from heat and add water, then whisk in egg yolks until frothy.
4Drizzle in butter, whisking constantly to incorporate.
5Sauce should be thick, but thin it with a little water if needed.
6If it is too thin, return to heat and whisk constantly until thickened.
7Strain sauce through a medium mesh strainer into a heat proof cup.
8Season with lemon juice, salt, white pepper and cayenne.


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