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This recipe is found in the cookbook On Cooking by Sarah R. Labensky and Alan M. Hause. It is listed on page 217
Beurre Blanc
White Wine 1 oz. White Wine Vinegar 4 oz. Salt 2 1/2 tsp. White Pepper 1/2 tsp. shallots minced 3 tbsp. whole butter chilled 2lbs
Combine the white wine, white wine vinegar, salt, white pepper and shallots in a small saucepan. Reduce the mixture until approximately 2 tablespoons of liquid remain. If more than 2 tablespoons of liquid are allowed to remain the resulting sauce will be too thin. For a thicker sauce reduce the mixture au sec.
Cut the butter into pieces approximately 1 ounce in weight. Over low heat whisk in the butter a few pieces at a time using the chilled butter to keep the sauce between 100 and 120 degrees F.
Once all the butter has been incorporated, remove the saucepan from the heat. Strain through a chinois and hold the sauce between 100 and 130 for use.
Additional Tips Use a nonaluminum pan to prevent discoloring the sauce. Over medium heat reduce the wine shallots and herbs until au sec or almost dry. Some chefs add a small amount of heavy cream at this point and reduce the mixture. The added cream helps stablize the finished sauce. Butter should be cold and added a little at a time. When all the butter is incorporated the sauce should be strained.
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