~ Tasso hollandaise sauce Recipe ~

 
                             Tasso Hollandaise Sauce
 
 Recipe By     :ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW #EE2433
 Serving Size  :      Preparation Time :
 Categories    :New Text Import		Essence of Emeril
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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        2  egg           yolks                                                  
        1  teaspoon      fresh lemon juice                                      
      1/4  teaspoon      salt                                                   
      1/8  teaspoon      Tabasco sauce                                          
        2  teaspoons     water                                                  
        1  stick         (1/4 pound) butter, -- melted warm                     
           About         1/4 cup finely chopped tasso or -- spiced ham          
 
 In a stainless steel bowl set over a pot of simmering water over medium heat,
 whisk the egg yolks with the lemon juice, salt, Tabasco, and water until pale
 yellow and slightly thick. Be careful not to let the bowl touch the water.
 
 Remove the bowl from the pot whisking vigorously, add the butter, 1 teaspoon
 at a time, until all is incorporated. Add the tasso and continue whisking for
 30 seconds. Serve immediately.
 
 Yield: 3/4 cup
 
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