Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Dash of freshly ground white pepper

Method

  • Combine white wine, white wine vinegar, minced shallots, and black peppercorns in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 2 tablespoons (about 4 1/2 minutes). Reduce heat to low. Add chilled butter, 2 pieces at a time, stirring with a whisk after each addition until butter is fully incorporated. Strain mixture through a fine sieve over a bowl; discard solids. Add salt and pepper.