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Matthew's Bearnaise Sauce

By: Matthew  
"Bearnaise is a perfect sauce for red meat, fish, or chicken. It is great even on veggies."

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 cup
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup hot melted butter

Directions

  1. Combine the vinegar, wine, shallots, tarragon, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan. Boil over medium-high heat until the liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Strain vinegar reduction into a large bowl; set aside.
  2. Bring several inches of water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat, then reduce heat to low or medium-low to maintain the water at a bare simmer. Whisk the egg yolks into the vinegar reduction, then place the bowl over the simmering water. Whisk constantly until the yolks have thickened and turned a pale lemon yellow color. The mixture will form ribbons when the whisk is lifted from the bowl. Once the yolk has reached this point, remove the bowl from the simmering water.
  3. Slowly pour the hot butter into the egg yolk mixture while continuing to whisk vigorously. Do not stop whisking until all of the butter is fully incorporated or the sauce will separate. Once finished, the mixture will have become a thick and creamy sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 261 | Total Fat: 26.9g | Cholesterol: 222mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by JeanneBean 
The easiest Bearnaise Sauce yet! For my family's taste, I did add a little fresh lemon juice,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2007 by GOLDENROSE 
We loved this sauce! My brother made this for a family get together to serve over steak, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2009 by HIJIMMY 
Terrific! Followed as written. Made to use with steak. Was also delicious w/brocolli. Love... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2009 by Chef Angie 
A super easy recipe with an incredibly beautiful result! Follow the recipe exactly and you'll... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2009 by GNFSHN4 
THE VERY BEST BEARNAISE--FOLLOW THE RECIPE---YUM-YUM MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2009 by 1fullmuffin 
I followed the recipe exactly and the results were wonderful. The best Bearnaise I have ever... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2009 by lodema78 
Great sauce! A little bit too tart, so I added 1/4 tsp of sugar to get rid of some of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by jellicle 
Amazing, creamy and incredibly tasty. Not used to whisking so much, but definately worth the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by Inkbrain 
I cannot say enough good things about this recipe. I love bearnaise sauce in the fancy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2009 by Amy Clark 
This was the first Bearnaise Sauce that I have tried to make, but I found this recipe a little... MORE

 
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