Béarnaise Sauce Recipe: Rich and Flavorful
Béarnaise Sauce with a rich, flavorful taste.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 1 small shallot finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh tarragon leaves chopped
- 3 large egg yolks
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon juice optional
- Optional: Chopped tarragon chives
- Suggested Pairings: Sparkling water steak
Instructions
- Simmer vinegar, wine, shallot, and tarragon; reduce to 2 tbsp; strain.
- Set up a double boiler; whisk yolks and reduction until thickened.
- Slowly whisk in melted butter until emulsified.
- Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice; taste and adjust.
- Serve in a white ceramic sauceboat with tarragon.
Notes
- Whisk constantly to prevent scrambling.
- Store in the fridge for 2 days; do not freeze.
- Try a vegan or spicy variation.
- Pair with roasted asparagus.