Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 c. dry white wine
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. minced shallots
  • 1/2 Tbsp. dried tarragon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 stick unsalted, melted butter
  • 2 Tbsp. minced fresh tarragon or 1 tsp. dried tarragon

Method

  • Boil together vinegar, wine, shallots, 1/2 tablespoon dried tarragon and seasoning until reduced to 2 tablespoons.
  • Strain, reserving liquid, and cool.
  • In a blender, put yolks, lemon juice and reserved liquid.
  • Mix at high speed.
  • While mixer runs, add butter in a steady stream.
  • When blended, add fresh tarragon.
  • Keep warm on top of double boiler to thicken.
  • Great on steak and shrimp kabobs!