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John's Classic Beurre Blanc

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
20 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
French
John's Classic Beurre Blanc
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons very finely minced shallots
  • 4 ounces cold unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste
Instructions
1
Acquire the necessary ingredients.
2
Combine wine, lemon juice, cream, and shallots in a saucepan. Heat it up over medium-high heat until the mixture starts to bubble vigorously.
3
Gradually decrease the heat to a more moderate level and let it cook for around 4-5 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced significantly.
4
Next, switch to the lowest possible heat setting and use a whisk to incorporate 2 small pieces of butter into the mixture. Continue stirring constantly until these initial pieces have fully dissolved and melted.
5
Continue adding small portions of butter, one piece at a time, while continuously whisking the mixture until it reaches a thick and rich consistency, taking around 4-6 minutes to achieve.
6
Finally, take the saucepan off the heat source and season the mixture with a pinch of cayenne pepper and salt.