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Béarnaise Sauce Recipe

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A classic sauce.

Béarnaise Sauce Recipe (+)

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.

Container: small sauce pan

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

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

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