A sauce “breaking” is just the sauce separating into two components rather than being one cohesive liquid. Generally the fats or water will separate, giving you an oily mess rather than a typical sauce. Can be fixed by adding a bit more liquid if it isn’t completely broken though! A little water or even an ice cube can save a sauce from the brink!
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A sauce “breaking” is just the sauce separating into two components rather than being one cohesive liquid. Generally the fats or water will separate, giving you an oily mess rather than a typical sauce. Can be fixed by adding a bit more liquid if it isn’t completely broken though! A little water or even an ice cube can save a sauce from the brink!