Béarnaise Sauce
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

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Ingredients
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon leaves, minced (or 1/2 tsp dried tarragon)
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1/2 cup butter, melted 
 
A classic sauce.
 
Directions
  • In small sauce pan, combine vinegar, white wine, minced shallot, fresh tarragon, and black
    pepper. Simmer mixture until cooked down by 2/3.
  • Cool.
  • Beat egg yolks, add
    water, and combine with vinegar mixture.
  • Return to low heat and beat constantly with a
    whisk for approximately 5 minutes or until thick. On lowest heat, stir melted butter in gradually
    and stir constantly. Adjust seasonings. Serve immediately.


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