What is Homemade Au Jus Meat Sauce? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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Homemade Au Jus Meat Sauce

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What is Homemade Au Jus Meat Sauce?

Au jus is a simple sauce used to moisten and flavor cooked meats. The sauce is thin, dark brown and richly umami with a pleasant salty note. Au jus is made by cooking down beef broth with and seasons with a bit of flour to thicken the sauce. Au jus is classic to French cuisine and has made its way into many culinary streams.

What does Homemade Au Jus Meat Sauce Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

Ingredients

beef broth

Beef broth is made from beef bones and meat. The bones and meat are simmered for a long time in a large pot of water to extract both the nutrients and umami flavor from the beef. The broth is translucent and brown/beige color. Salt is added to bring out the flavor. Beef broth has many uses, especially for soups and stews.

beef short ribs

Beef short ribs are a cut of meat from the ribs of the cattle and also is taken from the chuck, plate or brisket. This cut is umami in flavor and the texture if cooked down enough is tender and juicy. This cut can be tougher if not cooked correctly.

all purpose wheat flour

All purpose flour comes from wheat and though wheat is cultivated all around the world today, it was first cultivated in Turkey 10,000 years ago. All purpose flour is white in color and has a soft texture. This incredibly versatile flour is used in everything from breads, cakes, pastries, crackers, pasta, sauces and much more because of its pleasing and mild flavor that is slightly nutty and buttery. The gluten protein is what helps hold together breads and other products, part of what makes all purpose wheat flour so popular.

ground black pepper

The peppercorn plant grows in tropical climate and produces tiny black fruit. The fruit is dried and become hard. At this point it is ground into a textured powder comprised of black and grey dots. It has a flavor that is spicy, pungent and sharp. Pepper is an extremely popular spice, especially in Western cuisines and lends a gentle heat to dishes. There are different varieties of black pepper and the flavor changes subtly because of this.

salt

Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is naturally occurring in certain foods, such as cheese, beets, meat and celery, plus many others. Salt is white and has finer granules than sugar. Many commercial salts include iodide, while others exclude it. Most salts are white, while some are naturally pale pink with minerals. Salt brings out the flavor of something and can create a tangy mouthfeel, if used in excess.

Homemade Au Jus Meat Sauce Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 2 oz59g

2 oz

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	84kcal	4%
Fats	N/A
Sat. fats	N/A
Mono. Fats	1g	2%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	N/A
Sugars	N/A
Fiber	N/A
Proteins	14g	18%
Cholesterol	5mg	2%
Sodium	919mg	40%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Homemade Au Jus Meat Sauce?

2 oz of Homemade Au Jus Meat Sauce contains 14 g of protein.

How many calories are in 2 oz of Homemade Au Jus Meat Sauce?

There are 84 calories in 2 oz of Homemade Au Jus Meat Sauce.

How many calories are in 1 fl oz of Homemade Au Jus Meat Sauce?

There are 42 calories in 1 fl oz of Homemade Au Jus Meat Sauce.

How many calories are in 1 Serving of Homemade Au Jus Meat Sauce?

There are 197 calories in 1 Serving of Homemade Au Jus Meat Sauce.

How many calories are in 1 pint of Homemade Au Jus Meat Sauce?

There are 677 calories in 1 pint of Homemade Au Jus Meat Sauce.

How many calories are in 1 quart of Homemade Au Jus Meat Sauce?

There are 1353 calories in 1 quart of Homemade Au Jus Meat Sauce.