au jus

[ oh zhoos, oh joos; French oh zhy ]

adjective

1. served in the natural juices that flow from the meat as it cooks.

au jus

/ o ʒy /

adjective

1. (of meat) served in its own gravy

Word History and Origins

Origin of au jus¹

1915–20; < French: literally, with the gravy. See juice

Word History and Origins

Origin of au jus¹

literally: with the juice

Example Sentences

When the meat is dished; put some carrots au jus all around; serve warm.

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It may also be served with green peas au jus or à l'anglaise.

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They may also be prepared as string-beans, either au jus, in maître d'hôtel, or in salad.

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Truss and roast two ducklings as above, and serve on a dish with a sauce au jus dorange (No. 17) round them.

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Roast two ducklings plain, and serve with a sauce au jus dorange (No. 17) over.

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