🌹 Perfect Choron Sauce: Hotel Chef's Beautiful Pink Hollandaise with Tomato 👨🍳

The stunning pink sauce that makes every dish look like fine art

Choron sauce is hollandaise's most photogenic cousin - the sauce that makes Instagram-worthy plates in luxury hotels. Named after French chef Alexandre Étienne Choron, this sauce combines the richness of hollandaise with the subtle sweetness of tomato. The beautiful pink color makes every dish look like it came from a Michelin-starred kitchen. Perfect for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and elegant presentations.

⚡ 1. Immersion Blender

For the foolproof hollandaise base. This tool creates perfect emulsions every time, giving you confidence to focus on the delicate tomato integration.

🍲 2. Small Heavy Saucepan

For reducing the tomato paste mixture. A heavy-bottom pan prevents scorching and ensures even heat distribution for perfect tomato integration.

🌡️ 3. Instant-Read Thermometer

Temperature control for perfect emulsification. Your thermometer ensures the butter is at the ideal temperature before adding the tomato mixture.

🥄 Professional Measurements

For the Hollandaise Base:

• 3 large egg yolks
• 113g unsalted butter (½ cup)
• 15ml fresh lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
• 2g salt (½ teaspoon)
• Pinch of cayenne pepper

For the Choron Addition:

• 15g tomato paste (1 tablespoon)
• 15ml dry white wine (1 tablespoon)
• 5g fresh tarragon, chopped (1 tablespoon)
• 5g fresh chervil, chopped (1 tablespoon) - optional

🍅 Step 1: Prepare the Tomato Base (3 minutes)

In your small saucepan, combine tomato paste and white wine. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and slightly reduced. This concentrates the tomato flavor.

🧈 Step 2: Make Perfect Hollandaise (5 minutes)

Heat butter to 160°F using your thermometer. In a tall container, combine egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne. Use your immersion blender to slowly emulsify the hot butter.

🌹 Step 3: Create the Pink Magic (1 minute)

Slowly whisk the cooled tomato mixture into the hollandaise. Watch as it transforms into a beautiful pink color. The tomato should integrate completely without breaking the emulsion.

🌿 Step 4: Finish with Fresh Herbs (30 seconds)

Fold in fresh tarragon and chervil. Taste and adjust seasoning. The sauce should be smooth, pink, and aromatic with a perfect balance of richness and acidity.

🍅 Tomato Paste Quality

Use double-concentrated tomato paste for the best flavor and color. Cheap tomato paste can make the sauce look muddy instead of that beautiful coral pink.

🌡️ Temperature Control

Let the tomato mixture cool slightly before adding to hollandaise. Too hot and it can break the emulsion. Room temperature integration works best.

🌿 Herb Timing

Add herbs at the very end to preserve their bright color and fresh flavor. Chopped herbs added too early can turn the sauce muddy.

• Grilled Steaks - The classic pairing that showcases the sauce beautifully
• Roasted Chicken - Elegant and sophisticated presentation
• Grilled Vegetables - Makes simple vegetables look gourmet
• Pan-Seared Fish - Light yet rich accompaniment
• Eggs Benedict - A colorful twist on the classic

🚫 Too Much Tomato Paste

Start with less - you can always add more. Too much tomato paste overwhelms the delicate hollandaise and creates an unbalanced flavor.

🚫 Adding Hot Tomato Mixture

Hot tomato mixture can break the hollandaise emulsion. Always let it cool to room temperature before incorporating.

🚫 Skipping the Wine

The wine helps smooth the tomato paste and adds depth. Without it, the tomato can taste raw and harsh.

🎯 Instagram-Worthy Elegance

Master Choron sauce and you'll have the most photogenic sauce in your repertoire. The beautiful pink color makes every dish look like fine art. This is the sauce that transforms simple ingredients into luxury dining experiences that wow your guests.