QUICK BEARNAISE SAUCE

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Bearnaise sauce is similar to Hollandaise but features wine and tarragon. This speedy recipe is delicious served over cooked vegetables or beef tenderloin. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 egg yolks
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
2 teaspoons minced shallot
2-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon, divided
8 whole peppercorns, crushed
1/2 cup cold butter

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan, whisk the egg yolks and water. Cook and stir over low heat or simmering water until mixture bubbles around edges and reaches 160°, about 20 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the wine or broth, vinegar, shallot, 1-1/2 teaspoons tarragon and peppercorns. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until reduced to 2 tablespoons. Strain and set liquid aside., Cut cold butter into eight pieces; add to egg yolk mixture, one piece at a time, stirring after each addition until melted. Stir reserved liquid and remaining tarragon into prepared sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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