Classic Bearnaise Sauce

This classic Bearnaise sauce is a delicious French sauce made with butter, shallots, tarragon, and white wine vinegar. It’s perfect for steak, fish, or vegetables.

Cooking Equipment:

Small saucepan; Medium bowl; Whisk; Wooden spoon/spatula

Preparation Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

Total Time:

20 minutes

Cuisine:

French

Keywords:

Bearnaise Sauce, French Sauce, Butter, Shallots, Tarragon, White Wine Vinegar

Meal:

Sauce

Cooking Method:

Simmering/Stirring

Dietary Restrictions:

Vegetarian

Servings:

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons of butter

1 shallot finely chopped

1 tablespoon of tarragon leaves finely chopped

1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar

2 egg yolks

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

In a small saucepan over medium heat melt the butter. Add the shallot and cook until softened. Add the tarragon and cook for another minute. Add the white wine vinegar and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and set aside.

In a medium bowl whisk together the egg yolks until light in color. Slowly add in the melted butter mixture while whisking continuously until all of the butter has been incorporated into the egg yolks. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Return the mixture to the saucepan over low heat and cook while stirring constantly until thickened (about 5 minutes). Serve immediately over steak, fish or vegetables as desired.

Nutrition:

Calories – 200; Fat – 16g; Carbohydrates – 4g; Protein – 2g

This classic Bearnaise sauce is a delicious French sauce made with butter, shallots, tarragon, and white wine vinegar that is perfect for steak, fish or vegetables! It takes only 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook for a total time of 20 minutes!

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Did You Know?

France is divided into regions, each with its own unique cuisine.