Gordon Ramsay Bearnaise Sauce
Gordon Ramsay’s Béarnaise Sauce is a classic French sauce that elevates any dish it accompanies made with egg yolks, tarragon, and butter, it’s a luxurious addition to steaks and vegetables. The sauce takes about 20-30 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 1 small minced shallot
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
- 2 large egg yolks
- ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
- Kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine the vinegar, wine, shallot, pepper, and tarragon leaves in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer the vinegar mixture for 3-5 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced to roughly 2 teaspoons. Remove from the heat and allow it cool completely.
- Fill a small saucepan or double broiler (or bain-marie) halfway with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Meanwhile, place the cooled vinegar mixture in a small heatproof bowl large enough to sit on a saucepan of simmering water (or the bowl of a double broiler). Whisk in 1 tablespoon of room temperature water and the egg yolks to the vinegar mixture.
- Reduce the heat to low and place the egg mixture-filled bowl over the saucepan, making sure it does not touch the water. Whisk the yolk mixture for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened and nearly quadrupled in volume.
- Add 1 tablespoon of melted butter at a time, stirring slowly between additions, until emulsified. Remove the bowl from the heat as needed to prevent the sauce from overheating. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with tarragon and serve right away.
Notes
- Make sure to finely mince the shallot for a smoother sauce texture.
- Use freshly ground black pepper for a more robust flavor.
- When reducing the vinegar mixture, keep an eye on it to avoid over-reducing.
- Whisk the egg yolks well to ensure the sauce thickens properly.
- Add the melted butter gradually to achieve a smooth, emulsified texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 9mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 846IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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