Béarnaise Butter Recipes

GRILLED SIRLOIN WITH BEARNAISE BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat grill. In small bowl, combine all butter ingredients; mix well. Place butter mixture on sheet of plastic wrap; shape into log. Wrap; refrigerate while preparing steak.
• When ready to grill, carefully oil grill rack. Rub both sides of steak with olive oil; sprinkle with pepper blend and salt. Place steak on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium-high coals. Cook 8 to 12 minutes or until of desired doneness, turning once or twice.
• To serve, cut steak into serving-sized pieces. Top each serving with bearnaise butter.

CHEF JOHN'S BUTTERLESS BEARNAISE SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk egg yolks, black pepper, tarragon Dijon mustard, tarragon vinegar, water, and salt in a metal mixing bowl or small saucepan. Place over low heat and whisk until mixture foams, small wisps of steam appear from the sauce, and sauce is hot and thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Raise and lower the pan over the heat to increase or reduce heat.
• Remove from heat and whisk a few more seconds to make sauce slightly fluffy. Serve immediately.

BéARNAISE SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the vinegar, shallots, black pepper and 1 tablespoon of tarragon leaves into a small saucepan, and set over a medium flame. Bring just to a boil, and then reduce heat to a simmer until there are only a few tablespoons of liquid left, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool.
• Fill a small saucepan with an inch or two of water, and set over medium-high heat to boil.
• Put the cooled shallot-and-tarragon mixture into a metal mixing bowl along with a tablespoon of water and the egg yolks, then whisk to combine.
• Turn the heat under the saucepan of water down to its lowest setting, and put the bowl on top of the pan, making sure that it does not touch the water directly. Continue to whisk the yolks until they thicken, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. You should just about double the volume of the yolks.
• Slowly beat in the butter, a tablespoon or two at a time, whisking slowly to combine and emulsify. Remove the bowl from the pan occasionally, so as not to overcook the eggs, and taste the sauce. Season with salt. If the flavor is not sharp enough, add a splash of lemon juice. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of hot water. Add the remaining teaspoon of tarragon leaves, and serve.

BEURRE A LA BéARNAISE RECIPE

Steps:

• Mince the shallots and place in a saucier with the wine, vinegar, and tarragon.
• If you can't find fresh chevril, throw the dried chevril in as well.
• Gently cook and stir until all of the liquid has evaporated.
• Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool to room temp.
• Add butter to bowl and whip.
• Add parsley, slat and pepper and continue to whip.
• Roll in parchment paper into a log and refrigerate until hard.
• Will keep wrapped in the fridge for 2 weeks, or 2 months in the freezer.

COMPANY STEAK WITH BEARNAISE BUTTER

Steps:

• Using a fork, combine softened butter, tarragon, shallot (or you can use minced garlic and a bit of minced onion to substitute if you don't have shallots on hand), lemon juice, and salt.
• Mix well.
• Using a sheet of wax paper, shape into a log, twist ends tightly and chill for about an hour, until firm.
• Season steaks with pepper and a bit of oil and grill.
• Top hot steaks with a generous slice of butter and serve.
• Leftover butter can be stored in the frige for about a week, tightly wrapped.

RIB EYE STEAKS WITH BEARNAISE COMPOUND BUTTER

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the shallots, 1 tablespoon of chopped tarragon, 1 tablespoon of chopped Italian parsley and 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped chives. Add the vinegar and bring to a rapid simmer.
• Stir the herb and vinegar mixture and simmer until the liquid is reduced by about half. Set aside to cool.
• Add the lemon zest to the butter and mix it well with a fork. Add the remaining chopped tarragon, parsley and chives to the butter mixture.
• Place a fine mesh strainer over a small bowl. Pour the simmered vinegar and herbs into the strainer and press on the solids with the back of a wooden spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
• Add the strained cooled vinegar to the butter and herbs and mix well until the liquid is incorporated in the butter and herbs are evenly distributed.
• Tear off a piece of parchment paper about 8" wide. Moud the butter mixture in the center of the parchment. Fold the long end over the mound of butter until the edge touches the parchment beneath. Holding the top piece of parchment down, pull it towards you, so that the butter forms a cylinder. Roll the butter into the parchment and twist the ends to seal. Refrigerate for an hour or until is solid. (Can be made several days in advance).

BEARNAISE SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the white wine, white-wine vinegar, shallots, 2 tablespoons tarragon, and the peppercorns in a small saucepan set over medium-high heat. Bring mixture to a boil, and cook until it is reduced to about 2 tablespoons.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Keep warm until ready to use.
• Place egg yolks in a copper or stainless-steel bowl that fits snugly in the top of a medium saucepan. Fill the saucepan with 2 inches of water, and bring to a boil. Whisk the yolks, off the heat, until they become pale. Add wine mixture and salt, and whisk until well combined. Gradually add 1/4 cup boiling water, whisking constantly. Place bowl over the medium saucepan of boiling water; reduce heat to lowest setting. Whisking constantly, cook until whisk leaves a trail in the mixture and sauce begins to hold its shape. Remove from heat.
• Pour the warm, melted butter into a glass measuring cup. Add to yolk mixture, one drop at a time, whisking constantly. After you have added about a tablespoon of the melted butter, you can begin to add it slightly faster, still whisking constantly. Still, be careful: If the butter is added too quickly, the emulsion will be too thin or will "break" (separate).
• Once all of the butter has been added, adjust the seasoning with the lemon juice, and stir in the remaining tarragon. If the bearnaise becomes too thick, you may thin it with a little additional lemon juice or water. If not serving immediately, place pan of sauce over a pot of simmering water that has been removed from heat, or in a warm spot on the stove for up to 1 hour. Alternatively, you may store for up to 3 hours in a clean thermos that has been warmed with hot but not boiling water.

BEARNAISE SAUCE II

Steps:

• Place butter in a medium glass bowl, and melt in the microwave, about 30 seconds on High. Whisk in the onion, white wine vinegar, egg yolks, heavy cream and lemon juice. Season with tarragon, parsley, salt, mustard powder and cayenne pepper; mix well.
• Return to the microwave, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes, or until thickened, stirring until smooth every 20 to 30 seconds.

BEARNAISE BUTTER

Steps:

• Cook the first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until the liquid is reduced to 1 tablespoons
• Remove from heat, and cool for 10 minutes.
• Stir in butter and the remaining ingredients. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

BéARNAISE BUTTER

Steps:

• Place shallots, vinegar, half of tarragon, and half of parsley in small saucepan. Simmer over medium-high heat until vinegar is reduced to 3 tablespoons, about 3 minutes. Strain into small bowl, pressing on solids to release any liquid. Discard solids; cool tarragon vinegar.
• Mix butter, lemon peel, and remaining chopped tarragon and parsley in medium bowl to blend. Mix in cooled tarragon vinegar. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)

STEAK FRITES WITH BéARNAISE-ISH

Steps:

• Set the steak out at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a cooling rack or paper towel and set aside.
• Place the potatoes into a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot. Cover the potatoes with about 1 centimeter (1/2 inch) of canola oil, place a lid on the pot and bring to a boil over high heat; this should take about 5 minutes. When boiling, remove the lid and cook, without stirring, for 10 minutes.
• Carefully stir the fries, gently scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any that are stuck and cook for another 10 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Remove the fries from the oil and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Season immediately with salt and transfer to the oven to keep warm.
• Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the steak dry with paper towel. Rub with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add to the pan and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Add the butter into the pan along with one clove of unpeeled garlic and 2 sprigs of tarragon. Carefully tilt the pan slightly and spoon the butter over the steak for 1 to 2 minutes for medium, or until the steak is cooked to your liking. Remove the steak from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, peel and mince the remaining garlic, finely chop the remaining 2 sprigs of tarragon and add to a bowl along with the mayonnaise and lemon juice, to taste.
• To serve, cut the steak into 1-centimeter (1/2-inch) thick slices and transfer to two plates along with the fries, a scattering of chives and a dollop of béarnaise-ish sauce. Season with a bit more salt and pepper.

RIB-EYE STEAKS WITH BéARNAISE BUTTER

Steps:

• Boil wine, shallot and dried tarragon in small saucepan until liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes. Cool completely.
• Mix butter and fresh tarragon into shallot mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Form butter mixture into log; wrap in plastic and chill until firm. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled.) Cut butter into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Bring to room temperature before continuing.
• Brush large nonstick skillet with oil; heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper; add to skillet. Cook to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Overlap butter slices atop steaks and serve.

BEARNAISE BUTTER

Steps:

• 1. Place butter in a food processor. Add vinegar, shallot, tarragon, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and process until well blended. Spoon mixture onto a piece of parchment paper. Roll to create log shape. Twist ends of paper to seal. Refrigerate log until firm, about 3 hours.