Beurre Blanc

Name: Beurre Blanc
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dry white wine; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1 tbsp chopped parsley; 1 bay leaf; 4 whole black peppercorns; 12 tbsp butter, diced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

7 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup dry white wine
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 bay leaf
4 whole black peppercorns
12 tbsp butter, diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Boil the wine, shallot, parsley, bay leaf, and peppercorns in a small saucepan.
2

Then simmer slowly over high heat for 45 minutes, or until reduced by half.
3

Remove from the heat.
4

Strain the reduced liquid through a sieve into a heatproof bowl.
5

Place the bowl over a pan of gently simmering water and, whisking constantly, add the cubes of butter, 1 at a time.
6

When it becomes an emulsified sauce it is ready to use.
7

Season with salt and pepper.