Matthew’s Bearnaise Sauce

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 11

Matthew's Bearnaise Sauce recipe

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

332

Sugar

Fat

37g

Bearnaise sauce is a traditional French sauce that is similar to hollandaise sauce. It is made by whisking together egg yolks, vinegar, and butter, along with herbs and spices. Bearnaise sauce is perfect for serving with grilled steak or roasted vegetables. It adds a delicious, velvety texture to any dish and is sure to impress your guests. Although it may seem intimidating to make, with a bit of practice and patience, anyone can master this classic sauce recipe.

Instructions

1.	In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, wine, shallot, tarragon, salt, and black pepper.
2.	Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until reduced to about 2 tablespoons.
3.	Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4.	In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks until thick and pale.
5.	Whisk in the reduced vinegar mixture.
6.	Slowly drizzle in the melted butter, whisking constantly, until the sauce is thick and creamy.
7.	Serve immediately.

PROS

Bearnaise sauce is a classic French sauce that is perfect for steak, fish, eggs, and vegetables.
It adds a rich, buttery flavor and a tangy kick to any dish.

CONS

This sauce requires a bit of skill to make, as it requires whisking egg yolks and emulsifying butter.
It can also be high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This sauce contains healthy fats from the butter and eggs. Tarragon, a key ingredient in the sauce, is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

	1/4 cup white wine vinegar
	1/4 cup dry white wine
	1 tablespoon minced shallot
	1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
	3 egg yolks
	1/2 cup hot melted butter