Bearnaise Sauce

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  • Yield: 1½ cups
  • Prep time: 15 m
  • Cook time: 5 m
  • Ready in: 20 m
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This classy French sauce is typically served over beef tenderloin filets. It is also a perfect pair with fish or served over vegetables. I found this in Cuisine At Home.

Ingredients

Nutrients

Calories
1276.7
Calories from Fat
1204 g
Total Fat
133.8 g
Saturated Fat
81.7 g
Cholesterol
828.8 mg
Sodium
43.1 mg
Total Carbohydrate
8.9 g
Dietary Fiber
0.3 g
Sugars
1.1 g
Protein
9.1 g

Step by step method

  • Step 1

    Bring vinegar, wine, shallots and tarragon to a boil in a small saucepan over medium high heat.

  • Step 2

    Boil until liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes.

  • Step 3

    Remove from heat and add water, then whisk in egg yolks until frothy.

  • Step 4

    Drizzle in butter, whisking constantly to incorporate.

  • Step 5

    Sauce should be thick, but thin it with a little water if needed.

  • Step 6

    If it is too thin, return to heat and whisk constantly until thickened.

  • Step 7

    Strain sauce through a medium mesh strainer into a heat proof cup.

  • Step 8

    Season with lemon juice, salt, white pepper and cayenne.

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