Béarnaise Sauce

Recipe Categories : | Condiments | Sauces |

Serves : ¾ cup

Ingredients :

• 3 tbsp white wine
• 1 tbsp dried tarragon leaves
• 1 tspn lemon juice
• ½ cup butter
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 tspn fresh chopped tarragon

Preparation and Cooking Instructions

1. Combine the wine, tarragon and lemon juice in a small pan. Over high heat reduce to 2 tbsp, then strain.
2. In another small saucepan, melt the butter and heat to almost boiling.
3. In a blender or food processor, process the egg yolks until blended. With the machine running, add the butter in a slow thin stream.
4. Turn the machine to slow, add the reduced wine mixture. Process just until blended. Stir in fresh tarragon. Place in a serving bowl or suitable container until required.
5. Cooks notes : This recipe can be used in our "Seafood Lovers Dream" recipe, and can also be put to many other delicious culinary uses.