Au Jus Sauce (with or without drippings)

Au Jus Sauce (with or without drippings)

If you're looking for a lightweight sauce with flavors of beef and herbs, au jus sauce is for you. This easy sauce is incredibly versatile.

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Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: au jus sauce

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Servings: cups

Calories: 298kcal

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter or drippings*
3 tablespoons flour
1/3 cup red wine
2 cups low sodium beef broth
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary

Instructions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, drippings or any combination of the two. Whisk in the flour, making a paste. Allow to brown for 3-4 minutes.
While whisking, add the red wine to deglaze. Then whisk in the beef broth until smooth. Add the Worcestershire sauce, mustard, black pepper, thyme and rosemary. Bring to a low simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Au jus should be thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon, but still a liquid and sauce (not as thick as gravy). If it is too thick, add a small amount more of water, beef broth or wine. If it isn't thick enough, continue to reduce.
Pour the liquid through a fine mesh sieve, discarding any solids.
Serve smooth sauce with desired meal.
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Notes

Drippings will vary greatly depending on what you are making and they will also take on the flavors of the rub or seasonings of your dish. You can use any combination of drippings and butter to make a whole 4 tablespoons.

This au jus was made from a heavily seasoned prime rib. I only used 1 tablespoon of the drippings, 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter and did not use any additional salt or pepper. Your best bet is to taste test the drippings before using them because they are likely very salty. It is easier to season with more salt than it is to reduce the saltiness.

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