How to Use au jus in a Sentence

au jus

adjective
  • The brioche doughnut with aged beef au jus was out of this world.
    Veronica Hinke, chicagotribune.com, 14 Dec. 2017
  • The bun is then dipped in au jus and the beef is slathered with horseradish.
    Fox News, 12 Oct. 2022
  • The bones from the rabbit turned into an au jus, corn husks were used to make a broth.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 3 June 2022
  • When your friend offers you a bite of her brisket au jus on a baguette, just say yes.
    Andrew Knowlton, Bon Appetit, 30 Jan. 2017
  • Once cooked, pour off excess liquid and save for an au jus sauce.
    Xavier Cousens, WSJ, 4 Sep. 2020
  • Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix on top of the chuck roast, then sprinkle the dry au jus mix and place the stick of butter on top of the roast.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 25 Jan. 2018
  • Mendez told him, pointing to the au jus chalk outline of his chicken Philly cheesesteak.
    Carlos Frías, miamiherald, 11 Sep. 2017
  • The bread is then cut and roasted to serve with the chicken before being drenched in a thick fortified chicken au jus.
    Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022
  • The au jus seasoning is used in a marinade injected into the steaks.
    David J. Neal, miamiherald, 16 Mar. 2018
  • The anniversary special runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and during that time the menu will be limited to the roast chicken au jus, soupe du jour, and salad.
    Lisa Beebe, Los Angeles Magazine, 4 Oct. 2017
  • Prime rib with au jus, roasted red-skin potatoes and asparagus.
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Meal includes 6- to 7-pound rock salt roasted, herb crusted prime rib, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, roasted green beans, and an herbed au jus.
    Chris Sims, Indianapolis Star, 4 June 2019
  • Slow-roasted prime rib ($29) is served with garlic mashed potatoes, horseradish cream sauce and au jus.
    Audrey Eads, Dallas News, 24 Mar. 2021
  • Take that veal chop au jus, that white-truffle-and-quail-egg appetizer, and that chocolate sorbet.
    Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, 24 Jan. 2018
  • Finishings of sauce poivrade, soubise, or au jus give the farm-to-table dishes the traditional French flair for which Highlands is known.
    al, 3 Mar. 2020
  • Packages offer brisket with au jus, roasted chicken, or a brisket and chicken combo.
    Holly Baumbach, chicagotribune.com, 25 Mar. 2021
  • Other options include: A rotisserie lamb plate with tomato orzo au jus and a roll.
    Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 22 May 2018
  • Brentwood’s version has supple shreds of roast beef on buttery bread with generous cups of au jus and horseradish cream.
    Dallas News, 6 July 2022
  • Look for soups, salads and sandwiches like the Dapper Dipper (slices of slow-roasted tri-tip with crispy onion haystack, Swiss cheese, creamy horseradish and au jus for dipping).
    Jennifer McClellan, azcentral, 2 Apr. 2018
  • The tavern's beef on weck whisperer works quietly behind the bar at the carving station, pulling the beef from a steam table of au jus, and then gently carving the meat for each sandwich against the grain.
    Fox News, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Usher in the weekend by treating dad to Salty Sow’s signature 12-ounce prime rib dinner served with mashed potatoes, au jus and creamy horseradish ($29).
    Georgann Yara, azcentral, 15 June 2020
  • Eagan's Mason Jar Kitchen also has a grill kit, with ready-to-grill prime rib-eye steaks and buttered fresh asparagus, cheesy au gratin potatoes, beef au jus and chopped fresh herbs and seasonings.
    Nicole Hvidsten, Star Tribune, 17 June 2021
  • Refrigerated roast beef in au jus, a tube of polenta, and can of beans taste totally new once paired with summer vegetables, cheese, and cilantro.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022
  • My prime rib arrives medium-rare, with a trio of toppings in little cups: au jus, a horseradish cream sauce and another, thicker horseradish dip.
    Washington Post, 16 July 2021
  • Next, go for the monk fish osso bucco with saffron aborio rice; bone marrow fettuccine tossed with local trumpet mushrooms; chicken and waffles with a jalapeno cornbread waffle and maple bourbon au jus; or rack of lamb with couscous and salsa verde.
    Lauren Saria, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2020
  • At the carving station, find beef tenderloin with au jus, roasted organic turkey, sugar glazed ham, roasted vegetables, Dauphinoise potatoes, pan seared chicken and salmon & shrimp scampi.
    Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2022
  • Chili, tomato parmesan soup, queso blanco and au jus at improper temperatures.
    Ebony Day, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2020
  • Lawry’s Prime Rib will have traditional individual prime rib dinners plus family-style meals including the au jus, horseradish and salad, and all the fixings including bread, creamed spinach, creamed corn, gravy and Yorkshire pudding.
    Ramona Saviss, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2020
  • The meal includes prime rib with au jus and horseradish cream, jumbo lump crab cakes with Cajun lobster sauce, signature sous vide bacon, Caesar and garden salads, chateau potatoes, roasted broccoli with garlic butter and strawberry cheesecake.
    Audrey Eads, Dallas News, 31 Mar. 2020

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