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The Secret to Unforgettable Hollandaise? Bacon! – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

The Secret to Unforgettable Hollandaise? Bacon!

A luxuriously creamy, tangy hollandaise sauce made with smoky, savory bacon drippings instead of butter. This keto-friendly sauce elevates eggs Benedict, steak, asparagus, and more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 serving
Calories: 114
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) bacon drippings
  • ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) avocado oil
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons / 40 ml (1.4 fl oz) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 dash hot sauce, or to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.5 g / 0.05 oz) sea salt
  • Save Your Drippings: After cooking bacon, let the fat cool slightly, then strain it through a fine-mesh sieve into a jar. It can be stored in an airtight container in the pantry for months, just like other cooking oils.
  • Fix a Broken Sauce: If your sauce separates, don't panic! Remove it from the heat. In a clean bowl, whisk a fresh egg yolk with a teaspoon of lemon juice, then very slowly drizzle the broken sauce into it while whisking constantly to bring it back together.
  • Temperature is Key: The most common mistake is overheating the eggs. Use a double boiler over low, simmering water and never let the bowl touch the water. If the sauce seems to be thickening too quickly, lift it off the heat for a few seconds while you continue to whisk.
  • Control the Drizzle: When adding the fat, pour it in a slow, steady, thread-like stream. Adding it too quickly is the primary cause of a broken sauce. Patience is your best friend here.

Method
 

  1. DirectionsPREP TIME: 10 minutes · COOK TIME: 10 minutes1.
  2. In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, combine the bacon drippings and avocado oil. Gently heat until just warmed and fully liquid (about 120°F / 49°C). The goal is warm, not hot, to avoid scrambling the eggs.
  3. In a medium heatproof bowl (stainless steel works best), vigorously whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice together until the mixture is pale, frothy, and has doubled in volume.
  4. Create a double boiler by setting the bowl over a saucepan filled with 1-2 inches of gently simmering water. Ensure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water and reduce the heat to low.
  5. Continue whisking the egg mixture constantly. Slowly, in a very thin and steady stream, begin to pour in the warm bacon fat and oil mixture while whisking continuously.
  6. Keep whisking until all the fat is incorporated and the sauce has thickened to a light, fluffy, and creamy consistency. This requires patience!
  7. Immediately remove the bowl from the heat. Gently whisk in the hot sauce, cayenne pepper, and sea salt.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 1.4gFat: 11.9g

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