Julia Child's Beurre Blanc (White Butter Sauce)

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Makes: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients:
3 sticks cold unsalted butter (24 tablespoons), cut into tablespoon-sized chunks
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch white pepper
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

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[maryannpayne]

I have this on total loop. Beurre blanc is life. I was front of the house staff under one of Julia's sous chefs ( has anyone seen Fritz Xavier? In and around Boston?) also (From a warm Villeroy Boch chowder cup is the finest use of this elixir of angels teets) and this with some hard french loaf was my meal for three years day and night. My arteries are woeful but my cup is full

[itsmecherie]

Myfavorite salmon and asparagus hmmm makes my mouth water

[heatherbert]

Different recipe than the one I just read! I really like the white pepper and lemon juice-great video!

[luisfmoreno]

I made it when I saw the movie. Delicious.

[DavePruett]

A classic, delicious sauce that fell out of favor during the fat-phobia days. I hope it is making a comeback!

[nataliemscrzysxycoolharris]

*If Julia Child made it then what needs to be said? That looked so delicious.*

[wcbasquin]

Worst sauce I have ever had...this is just wrong