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Classic Béarnaise Sauce

A rich French Béarnaise sauce made with egg yolks, butter, vinegar and fresh tarragon. Perfect for steak and vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course SAUCE
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 egg yolks
  • ½ cup clarified butter
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon shallot
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Simmer vinegar, shallots and pepper until reduced.
  • Whisk egg yolks with the reduction.
  • Heat gently over simmering water.
  • Slowly whisk in melted butter.
  • Stir in fresh tarragon.
  • Season and serve immediately.

Notes

• Add butter slowly for stable emulsion
• Keep heat low to prevent curdling
• Best served immediately
Keyword classic bearnaise sauce recipe, steak bearnaise sauce, french butter sauce