au jus definition
Definition: In the culinary arts, the term au jus (pronounced oh-ZHOO) traditionally refers to a dish of roasted meat that is served with its own juices. In its simplest form, jus is simply the pan-drippings from the roasted meat.In practice, the jus is enhanced by deglazing the pan with stock and then simmering the liquid with mirepoix before straining and serving.But the jus is unthickened, which is what distinguishes it from a pan gravy. Recipes prepared au jus include roast rib of beef (sometimes called prime rib) au jus.n practice, the jus is enhanced by deglazing the pan with stock and then simmering the liquid with mirepoix before straining and serving. But the jus is unthickened, which is what distinguishes it from a pan gravy.