Which of Michel Roux Jr's sauces need a blender?

7 of the 14 sauces cited to Michel Roux Jr in the PantryFlex catalog need a blender rather than a jar shake, including Beurre Blanc, Hollandaise, and Béarnaise (from hollandaise variation).

Where did Michel Roux Jr cook?

Roux led Le Gavroche in London until its 2024 closure.

Are these Michel Roux Jr's actual recipes?

The sauces are adapted from recipes Michel Roux Jr published, with Michel Roux Jr cited as the source on every recipe page. PantryFlex is independent and not affiliated with Michel Roux Jr.

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Michel Roux Jr Sauce Recipes

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Michel Roux Jr is a classic French chef who led Le Gavroche in London for decades, a restaurant that carried Michelin recognition throughout his time there. Le Gavroche closed in 2024. PantryFlex adapts recipes Michel Roux Jr published and cites Michel Roux Jr as the source for each one.

Roux is a second-generation cook in the Roux family, trained in haute cuisine technique passed down through that lineage. His cooking stayed rooted in classic French method across his decades at Le Gavroche. PantryFlex adapts recipes Michel Roux Jr published and cites Michel Roux Jr as the source for each one.

By the numbers

recipes

21%

pour-and-shake ready

5:1 fat to acid

field median 2.7:1

6.6

ingredients per recipe, field average 6.8

White wine vinegar is Michel's acid of choice, showing up in 7 of 14 recipes.

Compared with the whole catalog, Michel reaches more often for white wine vinegar (50% vs 9%), egg yolk (43% vs 11%), and lemon juice (43% vs 23%).

How Michel builds a sauce

Michel Roux Jr's 14 sauces in the catalog lean toward 3 vinaigrettes, 3 mayos, and 2 butter emulsions. Of that total, 3 are jar-ready as a pour-and-shake or simmer sauce, 7 need a blender, and 4 are cooked fully on the stove. Recipes cited to Michel Roux Jr include Beurre Blanc, Hollandaise, and Béarnaise (from hollandaise variation).

Recipes

Beurre BlancOn the jar: BEURRE BLANCMichel Roux Jr's classic beurre blanc for seafood.Lemon Juice HollandaiseOn the jar: HOLLANDAISEMichel Roux Jr's hollandaise for eggs Benedict, asparagus.BéarnaiseOn the jar: BEARNAISEMichel Roux Jr's béarnaise for steak.Fennel Balsamic-Lemon DressingOn the jar: FENNELMichel Roux Jr's fennel-balsamic dressing for Stilton salad.French DressingOn the jar: FRENCHMichel Roux Jr's French dressing for potatoes and seafood.Parsley-Mustard SauceOn the jar: PARSLEYMUSTAMichel Roux Jr's parsley-mustard sauce for roast cod.Ginger-Coriander-Soy-Sesame-Lime DressingOn the jar: GINGER-SOYMichel Roux Jr's ginger-coriander dressing for fjord trout.White Wine Vinegar Dijon MayonnaiseOn the jar: MAYONNAISEMichel Roux Jr's classic EVOO-finished mayonnaise.Garlic MayonnaiseOn the jar: GARLICA base for sandwiches, salads, and dips.Chilli MayonnaiseOn the jar: CHILLIMichel Roux Jr's chilli mayonnaise for octopus salad.Garlic-Herb EmulsionOn the jar: GARLIC-HERBA warm emulsion for brunch dishes and vegetables.Salsa TonnataOn the jar: SALSAMichel Roux Jr's tonnato sauce for vitello tonnato.Reduced Lemon Citrus DressingOn the jar: REDUCEDMichel Roux Jr's citrus dressing for seared sea bass.Parsley CondimentOn the jar: PARSLEYMichel Roux Jr's parsley condiment for roast pigeon.

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Awards

Michelin

Common questions

Which of Michel Roux Jr's sauces need a blender?: 7 of the 14 sauces cited to Michel Roux Jr in the PantryFlex catalog need a blender rather than a jar shake, including Beurre Blanc, Hollandaise, and Béarnaise (from hollandaise variation).
Where did Michel Roux Jr cook?: Roux led Le Gavroche in London until its 2024 closure.
Are these Michel Roux Jr's actual recipes?: The sauces are adapted from recipes Michel Roux Jr published, with Michel Roux Jr cited as the source on every recipe page. PantryFlex is independent and not affiliated with Michel Roux Jr.

Citations

Beurre Blanc · adapted from delicious. magazine / Le Gavroche
Lemon Juice Hollandaise · adapted from delicious. magazine / Le Gavroche
Béarnaise · adapted from Michel Roux Jr hollandaise note: béarnaise = hollandaise + tarragon/shallot
Fennel Balsamic-Lemon Dressing · adapted from Michel Roux Jr / Decanter (Stilton fennel salad)
French Dressing · adapted from Michel Roux Jr / Seafood from Norway (cod prawns en papillote)
Parsley-Mustard Sauce · adapted from Michel Roux Jr / Seafood from Norway (roast cod leek mash…)
Ginger-Coriander-Soy-Sesame-Lime Dressing · adapted from Michel Roux Jr / Independent Seafood Week (NSC)
White Wine Vinegar Dijon Mayonnaise · adapted from Michel Roux Jr / delicious. magazine
Garlic Mayonnaise · adapted from Michel Roux Jr / delicious. magazine
Chilli Mayonnaise · adapted from Michel Roux Jr / Decanter (Roasted Octopus Salad with Chilli Mayonnaise)
Garlic-Herb Emulsion · adapted from Michel Roux Jr / Decanter
Salsa Tonnata · adapted from Michel Roux Jr / Decanter (Vitello Tonnato)
Reduced Lemon Citrus Dressing · adapted from Michel Roux Jr / Decanter (pan-seared sea bass, avocado, pak choi)
Parsley Condiment · adapted from Michel Roux Jr / Decanter (pigeon, celeriac, spaghetti)

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