au jus

[ oh zhoos, oh joos; French oh zhy ]

adjective(of meat)

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

Origin of au jus

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

Words Nearby au jus

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How to use au jus in a sentence

When the meat is dished; put some carrots au jus all around; serve warm.
Hand-Book of Practical Cookery for Ladies and Professional Cooks | Pierre Blot
It may also be served with green peas au jus or à l'anglaise.
Hand-Book of Practical Cookery for Ladies and Professional Cooks | Pierre Blot
They may also be prepared as string-beans, either au jus, in maître d'hôtel, or in salad.
Hand-Book of Practical Cookery for Ladies and Professional Cooks | Pierre Blot
Truss and roast two ducklings as above, and serve on a dish with a sauce au jus dorange (No. 17) round them.
The Gastronomic Regenerator: | Alexis Soyer
Roast two ducklings plain, and serve with a sauce au jus dorange (No. 17) over.
The Gastronomic Regenerator: | Alexis Soyer

British Dictionary definitions for au jus

au jus

/ French (o ʒy) /

adjective

(of meat) served in its own gravy

Origin of au jus

literally: with the juice

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