Description
This Easy Prime Rib Au Jus Sauce is a rich, savory, and simple sauce that makes every slice of prime rib taste juicy, elegant, and restaurant-worthy. Made with beef drippings, broth, garlic, herbs, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce, it is an easy recipe for holiday dinners, special occasion meals, Sunday roast dinners, beef dinner ideas, and comforting food ideas that feel impressive without extra stress.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons prime rib pan drippings
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small shallot, finely minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
1/4 cup dry red wine, optional
Instructions
1. Remove the prime rib from the roasting pan and let it rest on a cutting board.
2. Pour the pan drippings into a heatproof measuring cup and skim off excess fat if needed.
3. Place the roasting pan over medium heat, or transfer drippings to a saucepan.
4. Add butter and minced shallot, then cook until softened and fragrant.
5. Stir in garlic and cook briefly until aromatic.
6. Pour in red wine or a splash of beef broth and scrape up the browned bits from the pan.
7. Add remaining beef broth, pan drippings, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and black pepper.
8. Simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes so the flavors blend.
9. Strain through a fine mesh sieve for a smooth sauce.
10. Taste, adjust salt if needed, and serve warm with sliced prime rib.
Notes
Do not add salt too early. Prime rib drippings and beef broth can already be salty, so always taste the finished au jus before seasoning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 2.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
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