In the Kitchen: Four Variations on a Mother Sauce

In the kitchen today, we welcome Chef Bob Burke from Pot au Feu making four variations on a Mother Sauce, otherwise known as Hollandaise sauce. The four variations are Choron, Bernaise, Foyot and Mousseline.

Ingredients:

• 4 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
• Pinch cayenne
• Pinch salt

• For the Choron: add 1 tbsp tomato paste
• For the Bernaise: add ½ tsp taragon
• For the Foyot: add 2 tbsp reduce beef stock
• For the Mousseline: add ½ cup whipped cream

Directions:

1. Vigorously whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice together in a stainless steel bowl and until the mixture is thickened and doubled in volume.
2. Place the bowl over a saucepan containing barely simmering water (or use a double boiler,) the water should not touch the bottom of the bowl.
3. Continue to whisk rapidly. Be careful not to let the eggs get too hot or they will scramble.
4. Slowly drizzle in the melted butter and continue to whisk until the sauce is thickened and doubled in volume.
5. Remove from heat, whisk in cayenne and salt.
6. Cover and place in a warm spot until ready to use for the eggs benedict.
7. If the sauce gets too thick, whisk in a few drops of warm water before serving.