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Making A Jus

Making A Jus

Cuisine:World

Course:Sauce

0s prep 5m cook 5m ready

A quick jus made from pan drippings and stock to enhance the flavor and juiciness of roast beef.

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Ingredients

Servings:
  • ½ to ¾ cup of any flavorful stock, preferably beef or mushroom
  • Salt and black pepper

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  1. Step 1.

    Place the roasting pan over medium heat and add: ½ to ¾ cup of any flavorful stock, preferably beef or mushroom

  2. Step 2.

    Bring the liquid to a boil and scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon until all the browned bits are dissolved. Season to taste with: Salt and black pepper

  3. Step 3.

    Drizzle the jus over the sliced beef—or use the jus as the basis for (or enhancement of) a more robust sauce. For several options, see About Gravies and Pan Sauces.

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