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French Bearnaise Sauce Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 3 egg yolks .
  • 8 tbsps unsalted butter (1 stick) .
  • 1 tbsp sliced shallots (or scallion,white part only) .
  • salt .
  • 2 tbsps dry white wine .
  • fresh ground black pepper .
  • 1 tbsp sliced fresh tarragon leaves (or 1 tsp. dried) .
  • 2 tbsps white wine vinegar

Directions
  • Step #1 Combine the vinegar, scallions, wine, & tarragon in a small saucepan.
  • Step #2 Place it over high heat & boil until reduced by half, about 1 min.
  • Step #3 Remove the pan from the heat & allow this to cool to about room temp.
  • Step #4 Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
  • Step #5 Fill the bottom of a double boiler with water & bring it almost to a boil.
  • Step #6 Lower the heat so that the water is hot but not boiling.
  • Step #7 Combine the egg yolks & the reserved scallion mixture in the top of the double boiler, & place the top over the bottom.
  • Step #8 Gradually whisk in the melted butter in a slow, steady stream.
  • Step #9 Continue whisking until the sauce has thickened.
  • Step #10 Spice up to taste with salt & pepper.
  • Step #11 Serve as soon as possible.
  • Step #12 Enjoy! Makes 1 1/2 c.
  • Enjoy the French Bearnaise Sauce recipe

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