Chef John's Butterless Bearnaise Sauce

Chef John's Butterless Bearnaise Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    24

Experience the rich, vibrant flavors of Bearnaise without the heaviness of butter! This quick and easy sauce is the perfect complement to steak, vegetables, or eggs, offering a light yet luxurious taste.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    1 g
  • Cholesterol
    102 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    67 mg
  • Fat
    2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View 2 mins In a metal mixing bowl or small saucepan, combine egg yolks, black pepper, tarragon Dijon mustard, tarragon vinegar, water, and salt. (Prep time: ~2 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 1 mins Place the bowl or saucepan over low heat. Continuously whisk the mixture until it begins to foam and you see small wisps of steam rising from the sauce. The sauce should thicken to a creamy consistency. This process typically takes 1 to 2 minutes. Adjust the heat by raising and lowering the pan to prevent the eggs from scrambling.

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03 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Remove the sauce from the heat and whisk for an additional few seconds to incorporate air and create a slightly fluffy texture. (Finishing touch: ~30 seconds)

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04 Step

Recipe View 0 mins Serve the Butterless Bearnaise Sauce immediately over your favorite dishes.

For best results, use a double boiler or a heat-proof bowl set over a simmering pot of water to gently cook the sauce.
Ensure the heat remains low to prevent the eggs from curdling.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. A squeeze of lemon juice can brighten the flavors further.
This sauce is best served immediately but can be kept warm in a thermos or over very low heat, whisking occasionally, for up to 30 minutes.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.9/ 5 ( 8 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Kaden Cole

    I was skeptical about a butterless Bearnaise, but this recipe is fantastic! It's light, flavorful, and so easy to make.

  • Marilou Hills

    The key is to keep the heat low and whisk constantly. My first batch curdled, but the second was perfect!

  • Mary Ledner

    This is my go-to Bearnaise recipe now. It's healthier and tastes just as good as the traditional version.

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