*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                            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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