Perfect Bernaise Sauce

Joshua Weissman has the sauce.

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Perfect Bernaise Sauce
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Ingredients

  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 bunch tarragon, plus more for finishing
  • 1 cup (240ml) unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup (120ml) white wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup (60g) dry white wine
  • 1 Tbsp (4g) chervil, finely chopped
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Lemon Juice to taste
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In  a small saucepan, combine shallot, tarragon, white wine, and white wine vinegar. Bring to a boil and reduce by half. Transfer to a heat-proof container and put into the refrigerator to cool.
  2. In a quart sized mason jar, add egg yolks and blend until they become pale in color.
  3. Add a splash of the tarragon infused vinegar reduction and blend.
  4. While blending, slowly add melted butter until all of the butter has been added and a smooth and creamy emulsification has formed.
  5. Season with salt and more of the vinegar reduction. Fold in chopped tarragon and fresh ground black pepper.