Prime Rib Au Jus

A thin, savory sauce made from the prime rib roasting pan with shallot, red wine and beef broth, simmered and strained. Makes about 2 cups.

Naturally gluten-freeDairy-freeKetoLow-carbNo added sugar

Contains: fish, soy. Based on the ingredients as written; check package labels, which can change.

Small bowl of prime rib au jus beside sliced prime rib
  • Prep 5 min
  • Cook 15 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Yield About 2 cups

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Au jus means "with juice": a light, unthickened sauce made from the roast drippings, served in small cups for dipping slices of prime rib.

Make it while the roast rests.

Ingredients

  • Pan drippings from a prime rib roast (optional, for flavor)
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

New to an ingredient? See Shallots, Worcestershire sauce in our kitchen glossary.

Instructions

  1. Pour off the fat. Spoon off all but about 2 tablespoons of fat from the roasting pan.
  2. Cook the shallot. Set the pan over medium heat and cook the shallot 1 minute.
  3. Deglaze. Add the wine and scrape up the browned bits; simmer 2 minutes.
  4. Simmer. Add the broth, thyme and Worcestershire and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, until reduced slightly. Add any juices from the resting roast, season and strain.

Nutrition per serving (estimated)

20Calories
1 gCarbohydrates
0 gFiber
1 gNet carbs
1 gProtein
0 gFat

Estimated per serving, based on 8 servings, using USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient. Net carbs are carbohydrates minus fiber. Optional ingredients, garnishes and anything served on the side are not included. Brands and portion sizes change the numbers.

Naturally gluten-freeDairy-freeKetoLow-carbNo added sugar

Tips

  • No wine? Use more broth and a teaspoon of red wine vinegar.
  • Make it ahead with roasted beef bones or a little butter if you are cooking the roast at a friend's house.

Questions about this recipe

Is au jus the same as gravy?
No. Au jus is thin and unthickened; gravy is thickened with flour or cornstarch.
What else is served with prime rib?
Creamy horseradish sauce and Yorkshire pudding are the classics.

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