Herbed Tomato Sauce

Subject: Herbed Tomato Sauce Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:06 pm

Herbed Tomato Sauce

2 tbsp minced shallots

5 crushed peppercorns

1 tbsp tarragon

4 tbsp vinegar

4 tbsp water

2 egg yolks

1/2 cup butter, melted

1 tbsp chopped parsley

2 tsp chopped tarragon

Dash salt and pepper

In a saucepan, combine shallots, pepper, tarragon, vinegar and water

Cook until 2 tbsp liquid remain

In top of a double boiler, beat egg yolks until well blended

Add strained liquid

Set over hot, but not boiling, water

Add butter, whisking constantly, until sauce thickens

Add parsley, tarragon, salt and pepper

Add 1 tsp Herbs de Provence to the Bearnaise sauce

Add 5 tbsp peeled, chopped fresh tomatoes, let sauce sit in top of a double boiler for at least 10 minutes before serving

This is good on Lamb or roast veal or chicken