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Close-up of rich, dark brown au jus liquid served in a small white ramekin, made from Homemade Dry Au Jus Seasoning Mix.

Homemade Dry Au Jus Seasoning Mix

Create your own dry au jus seasoning mix at home. This recipe is perfect for busy families and home cooks who want flavorful, preservative-free seasoning.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 batch
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 41
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Au Jus
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • small saucepan

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Whisk in the beef stock, red wine, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes, until slightly reduced.
  3. Season to taste with black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 41kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 169mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

This au jus is best served fresh. For a dry mix, you would typically combine dehydrated beef broth powder, salt, and other seasonings. This recipe provides a fresh, homemade au jus.

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