Bernaise Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 Servings
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Calories
86 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
French
Bernaise Sauce
Description
Bernaise Sauce preparation involves melting butter along with egg yolks, cream, onions, and acid components like white wine vinegar and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Constant whisking keeps the eggs from cooking too quickly, ensuring a creamy and stable emulsion. Fresh or dried tarragon adds a distinctive herbal note, while salt, black pepper, and a hint of cayenne introduce subtle seasoning and mild heat.
The cooking process takes approximately 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens sufficiently without breaking. This creamy and tangy sauce pairs particularly well with rested steaks, enhancing their rich flavor.
Because the sauce relies on gently cooked eggs and butter emulsification, it should be served immediately to maintain the ideal texture and flavor profile. The balance of acidity and herbs brightens hearty meats, making it a classic choice for elevating grilled dishes.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 large egg yolk
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons onion , minced
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons tarragon , chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pinch black pepper coarse ground
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- To a saucepan on medium heat add the butter, eggs, heavy cream, onion, vinegar, lemon juice, tarragon, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper and whisk until melted and combined.
- Keep whisking as it is melting to avoid the eggs cooking.
- Whisk, as it cooks for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Serve immediately over rested steaks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 151mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 340IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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