How to Make Chef John's Butterless Bearnaise Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of classic French cuisine, then chances are you've come across the decadent and rich bearnaise sauce. This creamy, velvety sauce is traditionally made with butter, egg yolks, vinegar, and a blend of herbs, resulting in a complex and indulgent flavor profile.

However, if you're looking to lighten up your bearnaise sauce without sacrificing any of the flavor, then Chef John's Butterless Bearnaise Sauce recipe is just what you need. This recipe puts a healthy twist on the ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 egg yolks
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons tarragon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon tarragon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 1 pinch salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Whisk egg yolks, black pepper, tarragon Dijon mustard, tarragon vinegar, water, and salt in a metal mixing bowl or small saucepan. Place over low heat and whisk until mixture foams, small wisps of steam appear from the sauce, and sauce is hot and thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Raise and lower the pan over the heat to increase or reduce heat.
  • Remove from heat and whisk a few more seconds to make sauce slightly fluffy. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    30 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 102mg
    • Sodium: 67mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 12mg