How to Make Ben's Bearnaise Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ben's Bearnaise Sauce is a classic French sauce that is a must-have for steak lovers. This rich and creamy sauce is the perfect accompaniment to a perfectly cooked steak, adding a depth of flavor and a luxurious touch to any meal. This recipe is easy to make and will elevate your steak dinner to a whole new level.

Originating in the 19th century in France, Bearnaise sauce is a derivative of the classic Hollandaise sauce, but with the addition of shallots, tarragon, and chervil. It is ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 4 sprigs fresh tarragon, chopped
  • 2 sprigs fresh chervil, minced
  • 2 sprigs fresh parsley, minced
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 cup hot melted butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups

  • Combine the wine, vinegar, shallots, white pepper, tarragon, chervil, and parsley in a small saucepan. Boil over medium-high heat until the liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Strain vinegar reduction into a large bowl; set aside.
  • Bring several inches of water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat, then reduce heat to low or medium-low to maintain the water at a bare simmer. Whisk the egg yolks into the vinegar reduction, then place the bowl over the simmering water. Whisk constantly until the yolks have thickened and turned a pale lemon yellow color. The mixture will form ribbons when the whisk is lifted from the bowl. Once the yolk has reached this point, remove the bowl from the simmering water.
  • Slowly pour the hot butter into the egg yolk mixture while continuing to whisk vigorously. Do not stop whisking until all of the butter is fully incorporated or the sauce will separate. Once finished, the mixture will have become a thick and creamy sauce. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    334 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 218mg
    • Sodium: 230mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 105mg