Bearnaise Sauce Recipe

Bearnaise sauce is a classic french sauce made with clarified butter and egg yolks. Flavored with shallots, and tarragon, the bearnaise sauce can be prepared at home easily. Served over meats, grills and poached eggs, it is appetizing and delicious!

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse

Ingredients

 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
 Tarragon leaves1 Tablespoon, crushed
 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or green onions
 Ground black pepper1 Dash
 Egg yolks2
 Water2 Tablespoon
 1 stick butter, melted and cooled to room temperature

Directions

Combine vinegar, tarragon, shallots and pepper in small saucepan.
Over medium heat, cook and stir until vinegar evaporates and shallots soften.
Blend yolks and water in cup; add to shallots, stirring constantly over low heat until mixture thickens.
Remove from heat.
Add butter gradually, stirring briskly after each addition until blended.
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