Are you ready to elevate your dining experience with a rich and flavorful Béarnaise sauce? This classic sauce is not only a beloved companion for steak, but it also enhances vegetables and fish beautifully. With its buttery texture and aromatic herbs, it’s sure to impress at your next dinner gathering!
Béarnaise Sauce: A Flavorful Hollandaise Sauce
Before we dive into the recipe, take a look at this deliciously tempting Béarnaise sauce.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon or 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the white wine vinegar, white wine, shallots, and tarragon. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the mixture reduces to about 2 tablespoons. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Once done, strain the mixture and set aside to cool.
- In a medium heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and the cooled vinegar mixture. You can set this bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler method) to create a gentle heat.
- Whisk the egg yolk and vinegar mixture continuously until it becomes light and frothy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Slowly drizzle the melted butter into the egg yolk mixture while whisking vigorously to incorporate. This should result in a creamy sauce. If the sauce gets too thick, you can add a teaspoon of warm water to adjust the consistency.
- Season your Béarnaise sauce with salt and pepper to taste, and add additional tarragon if desired. Serve immediately over your choice of steak, vegetables, or seafood.
Enjoy your homemade Béarnaise sauce! It’s a wonderful addition that will surely impress your family and friends with its luxurious flavors.