Lyons Family Cookbook

Bearnaise Sauce

BRING TO A BOIL --- REDUCE

1/4

cup

white wine vinegar

1/4

cup

dry white wine

3

Tbs

shallots, minced

1

Tbs

fresh tarragon, chopped

OFF HEAT --- ADD

2-3

Tbs

water

4

egg yolks

GRADUALLY DRIZZLE IN

1

cup

(2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted

STRAIN --- SEASON WITH

juice of half a lemon, salt, white pepper, & cayenne to taste

1

BRING vinegar, wine, shallots and tarragon to a boil in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Boil until liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes.

2

OFF heat, add water, then whisk in egg yolks until frothy.

3

GRADUALLY drizzle in butter, whisking constantly to incorporate. Sauce should be thick, but thin it with a little water if needed. If it is too thin, return to heat and whisk constantly until thickened.

4

STRAIN sauce through a medium mesh strainer into a heat proof cup. Season with lemon juice, salt, white pepper and cayenne.

This classy French sauce is typically served over beef tenderloin filets. It is also a perfect pair with fish or served over vegetables. Makes: 1 1/2 cups.

Source

Source: CuisineAtHome.com