Description
Succulent prime rib with au jus brings robust flavor from classic French culinary tradition. Savory pan drippings combine with beef stock, creating a rich, intense sauce perfect for dipping roasted meats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup beef drippings
- ¼ cup red wine or dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Initiate Flavor Base: Heat beef drippings or butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, carefully scraping caramelized remnants to build a robust foundational flavor.
- Wine Reduction: Deglaze the pan with red wine or dry sherry, allowing the liquid to reduce and concentrate its aromatic essence for 1-2 minutes while gently stirring.
- Liquid Infusion: Blend beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder into the pan, creating a harmonious liquid base that develops complex flavor dimensions.
- Simmer and Develop: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for 5-7 minutes, periodically tasting to balance and intensify the emerging flavor profile. If desired, whisk a cornstarch slurry into the simmering liquid to achieve a more velvety consistency.
- Refine and Strain: Position a fine mesh sieve over a serving vessel, carefully straining the Au Jus to ensure a smooth, refined texture that will perfectly complement roasted meats or provide an exceptional dipping experience.
- Serve and Maintain: Transfer the strained liquid to a warmed serving container, preserving its temperature and ensuring the sauce remains ready to elevate the accompanying protein with its rich, savory character.
Notes
- Boost Flavor Depth: Scrape caramelized bits from pan bottom to intensify the base flavor profile and create a more complex taste.
- Control Wine Reduction: Watch the wine carefully while reducing to concentrate flavors without burning, which can introduce bitterness.
- Adjust Seasoning Gradually: Taste and adjust seasonings in small increments to prevent oversalting or overpowering the delicate meat drippings.
- Thickening Strategy: Use cornstarch slurry sparingly to maintain the traditional thin, light consistency of classic Au Jus, avoiding heavy gravy-like textures.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg