CLASSIC FRENCH BEARNAISE SAUCE

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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 35m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon black peppercorns
5 sprigs fresh tarragon, 2 whole, 3 chopped
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
3 shallots, finely minced
4 large egg yolks
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 sticks (1 cup) butter, clarified (see Cook's Note) and kept warm over low heat
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Tie the peppercorns and 2 tarragon sprigs in cheesecloth and secure with butcher's twine to make a sachet. In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, shallots and sachet and simmer over low heat until the liquid is evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool; discard the sachet.
  • In a medium bowl set over a double boiler, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice. Heat, whisking constantly, until the yolks are pale and slightly thickened. Slowly ladle in the clarified butter, whisking constantly, until the sauce is emulsified. If sauce looks like it is getting too thick, add water by the tablespoon until you reach the desired consistency. Remove from the heat and add the chopped tarragon and 1 tablespoon of the shallots. Season with salt and pepper.

Bristy Akter
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


salman gaming yt
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This recipe is a waste of time. The sauce is bland and flavorless.


Divine Chijioke
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I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. This sauce is just okay.


Abrar Hussien
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This sauce is not worth the effort. It's just not that good.


phindile nkosi
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This recipe is way too complicated. I'll never make it again.


Jona Lopez
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the sauce didn't turn out right. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Odud Gm
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The sauce was a bit runny, but the flavor was still good.


Antoinette Petti
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This sauce was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good.


SB Ryan
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I've never been a fan of béarnaise sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good that I ate it with everything!


Isabella Van der Merwe
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I was a bit skeptical about making my own béarnaise sauce, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was surprisingly easy and the sauce was delicious.


Khan Talha
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This recipe is a keeper! The sauce was perfect with grilled steak.


Mehro Mehro
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I love béarnaise sauce, and this recipe did not disappoint. It was easy to make and turned out perfectly.


Moses Nyanzi
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This sauce was amazing! I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a keeper.


Elliebenn benn
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I've made béarnaise sauce a few times before, but this recipe was by far the easiest to follow. The sauce turned out perfectly smooth and delicious.


Shair Ali Shair Ali
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This béarnaise sauce was a delight! It was rich and creamy, with a perfect balance of flavors. I served it with grilled salmon, and it was the perfect accompaniment.