{"id":"sauce_bearnaise_58ce8dc62a","slug":"sauce-bearnaise","title":"Sauce Béarnaise","description":"A classic French sauce made with clarified butter, egg yolks, and a white wine vinegar reduction flavored with shallots and fresh tarragon. Rich, velvety, and essential for a perfect steak.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 medium shallots, finely minced","name":"Shallots","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely minced","notes":"medium sized","group":"Reduction","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"3 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped and divided","name":"Tarragon","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"chopped","notes":"divided: half for reduction, half for finishing","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"3 tablespoons white wine vinegar","name":"White Wine Vinegar","quantity":45,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"3","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Reduction","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 tablespoons dry white wine","name":"White Wine","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"Sauvignon Blanc or similar","group":"Reduction","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed","name":"Black Peppercorn","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"crushed","notes":"","group":"Reduction","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"3 large egg yolks","name":"Egg Yolks","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"raw","notes":"large","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"225g unsalted butter, clarified and warm","name":"Butter","quantity":225,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"clarified and warm","notes":"approximately 1 cup when clarified","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.25,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 teaspoon lemon juice","name":"Lemon Juice","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fresh squeezed","notes":"optional but recommended for balance","group":"Main","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small saucepan, combine the minced shallots, 1.5 tablespoons of chopped tarragon, white wine vinegar, dry white wine, and crushed peppercorns. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.","group":"Reduction","title":"Combine the minced shallots, 1.5 tablespoons of chopped tarragon","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Reduction"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Simmer the mixture until it has reduced to about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of liquid. Remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl. Allow it to cool slightly.","group":"Reduction","title":"Simmer the mixture","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Reduction"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Set up a bain-marie: fill a medium saucepan with 2 inches of water and bring to a very gentle simmer (about 140°F (60°C)). Place a heat-proof glass or stainless steel bowl over the pan, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.","group":"Emulsion","title":"Set up a bain-marie","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Emulsion"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the egg yolks and the cooled reduction to the bowl. Whisk vigorously for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture is thick, pale, and leaves a ribbon-like trail when the whisk is lifted.","group":"Emulsion","title":"Add the egg yolks and the cooled reduction","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Emulsion"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Very slowly, begin whisking in the warm clarified butter, starting with just a few drops at a time. Once the emulsion starts to form, you can pour the butter in a thin, steady stream while whisking constantly until the sauce is thick and glossy.","group":"Emulsion","title":"Very slowly, begin whisking","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Emulsion"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove from heat. Stir in the remaining 1.5 tablespoons of fresh chopped tarragon, salt, and lemon juice. Serve immediately while warm.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove from heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Ensuring the reduction is cooled before adding to the yolks prevents premature curdling. Always keep the heat low and whisk constantly.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["French"]},"course":["sauce"],"cookingMethod":["simmer"],"equipment":["Small saucepan","Fine-mesh sieve","Heat-proof bowl","Whisk"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","low_carb","keto"],"allergens":["milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":350,"unit":"ml","note":"About 1.5 cups of sauce"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Béarnaise is best made fresh; it tends to break if reheated. You can keep it warm in a thermos for up to 1 hour."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. To reuse, very gently whisk in a few drops of warm water over a bain-marie, but results may vary.","reheatingNotes":"Extremely difficult to reheat without splitting."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsauce_bearnaise_58ce8dc62a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=dd71bc30-333c-46a4-92f4-fef30bfb58a0","imageAlt":"Sauce Béarnaise — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["classic","french","steak sauce","tarragon","butter sauce","mother sauce derivative"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Sauce Béarnaise","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T04:38:57.438Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T04:38:57.438Z","related":[{"id":"bechamel_3e357abcda","slug":"bechamel-sauce","title":"Béchamel Sauce","description":"A classic French mother sauce, smooth, creamy, and versatile, made from a white roux and milk.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["French"]},"course":["sauce"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbechamel_3e357abcda%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=755f4175-e3c7-4bb8-883c-9df0653e564b","imageAlt":"Béchamel Sauce — recipe cover","tags":["white sauce","classic","mother sauce","creamy","french"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"sauce_hollandaise_db2c3a3913","slug":"classic-hollandaise-sauce","title":"Classic Hollandaise Sauce","description":"A rich, velvety, and buttery French classic sauce brightened with fresh lemon juice. 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