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Béarnaise Sauce Recipe

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This Béarnaise Sauce is a rich, creamy French sauce made with butter, egg yolks, white wine vinegar, and fresh herbs like tarragon and chervil. It’s the perfect accompaniment for steak, grilled fish, eggs, or vegetables. With its tangy, buttery flavor and silky texture, it’s the ultimate finishing touch for an elegant meal!

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (120 ml) white wine vinegar
  • ½ cup (120 ml) dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons shallots, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chervil (optional, for authenticity)
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, melted and warm
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, for stability)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Lemon juice, to taste

Instructions

1. Make the reduction:

  • In a small saucepan, combine white wine vinegar, white wine, shallots, half of the tarragon, and chervil (if using).
  • Simmer over medium heat until the liquid reduces by half.
  • Strain the mixture and let it cool slightly.

2. Prepare the egg base:

  • In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and the strained vinegar reduction.
  • Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method), making sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
  • Whisk continuously until the mixture thickens slightly (about 3-4 minutes).

3. Add the butter:

  • Remove from heat and slowly drizzle in the melted butter, whisking constantly until the sauce is thick and creamy.
  • Stir in the remaining tarragon, and season with salt, black pepper, and a few drops of lemon juice.

4. Serve immediately:

  • Serve warm over steak, grilled fish, or vegetables. Garnish with extra tarragon if desired.

Notes

  • Keep the heat low during cooking to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it out with a little warm water or more lemon juice.
  • Béarnaise sauce is best served fresh, but it can be kept warm for up to 30 minutes by placing the bowl over a warm water bath.

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