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Close-up of rich, dark Prime Rib Au Jus Recipe served in a white ramekin with a small spoon.

Prime Rib Au Jus Recipe - So EASY!

This easy Prime Rib Au Jus recipe is perfect for home cooks who want to impress guests without a lot of fuss. Learn how to make a flavorful sauce to accompany your favorite prime rib.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: 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
  • pinch kosher salt
  • pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 class Prime Rib Recipe or Smoked Prime Rib or Grilled Prime Rib drippings ensure you get all the bits + juices from the bottom of your roasting pan

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Roasting pan

Method
 

  1. Combine the beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan. Add the drippings from your prime rib roasting pan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
  3. 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 fat from the surface.
  5. Serve 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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