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Close-up of a slice of medium-rare prime rib dripping into a small bowl of rich Prime Rib Au Jus Recipe sauce.

Prime Rib Au Jus Recipe - So EASY!

Learn how to make a simple and delicious au jus to accompany your prime rib. This recipe uses the drippings from your roast and a few pantry staples to create a flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 4
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Au Jus
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1-2 tablespoons dry red wine
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
From Your Prime Rib Roast
  • 1 cup drippings from a class Prime Rib Recipe or Smoked Prime Rib or Grilled Prime Rib include all the bits and juices from the bottom of your roasting pan

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • Roasting pan

Method
 

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Make sure to include all the bits and juices from the bottom of your roasting pan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
  3. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced by about one-quarter.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the au jus cool. Once cooled, scrape off any floating bits of fat.
  5. Serve warm with your favorite prime rib recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 4kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.04gSaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 93mgPotassium: 22mgSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Store any leftover au jus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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