Flavorful, rich, dark this Au Jus Packet Recipe is the perfect way to add pounds of juiciness to any meat recipe!
Au Jus Packet Recipe
Fast, Easy and the perfect flavor, Au Jus Recipe Packet is the best way to move forward with a hearty delicious sauce for your favorite meat recipe.
McCormick Au Jus Gravy Mix is the easiest type and tastiest of these Au Jus recipes that we have tried!
We use this in our famous crockpot pot roast and it makes a perfect base for soups and stews as well.
You’ll find the recipe is similar to McCormick Chicken Gravy
How To Use Au Jus Packets
You might be wondering, Why do I even need an Au Jus Packet Recipe anyway? Good question!
Au Just makes a flavorful thin broth that goes with your beef (or sometimes pork) recipe. Have you ever made a roast and thought, “This would be great if it had made some flavorful juice that I could spoon back over the top”.
Yeah? Naw? Most meat dishes are better like this and the Au Jus Packet makes it so simple!
So, even if your roast didn’t make any delicious juice, you can just mix it up yourself and no one has to be the wiser that it came from a packet!
Is Au Jus a Broth
Is Au Jus a Broth? Well, technically, no, it’s Au Jus!
But for those of us less schooled in all things culinary, it is, kind of and you use it in much the same way.
Have you ever received a sandwich that came with a little cup of broth liquid? Yea? That was Au Jus!
Can I Make Au Jus from Scratch
Of course you can! If your meat roasted and made a bunch of liquid you can use, then by all means, use that!
Au Jus from a packet does add some flavor and a lot of juiciness to your dish!
Here’s What You’ll Need
- Water or Broth
- McCormick Au Jus Gravy Mix
Here’s How You Do It
- Measure out the cool water or broth
- Add the McCormick Au Jus Gravy Mix, mix well.
Special Equipment
You don’t need any special equipment for this recipe, but I do find that a whisk works well for this recipe.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
This does freeze just fine once it is reconstituted and particularly when mixed with meat, however may need more water added once rewarmed.
This recipe lasts for about 5 days if kept covered in the refrigerator.
Tips and Tricks
- Do not try to mix the McCormick Au Jus Gravy Mix with hot water, use cool water or broth only.
- You can pour the mix over meat if the recipe itself creates liquid and the mix will absorb fluid appropriately.
- Adding vegetables to the mix will add more flavor.
- If you notice lumps, just whisk them away.
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Au Jus Packet Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 packet Au Jus
- 3 cups cold water or substitute cold broth
Instructions
- Slowly mix the packet of Au Jus with the cold water in the bottom of a saucepan.
- Heat the saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop until boiling.
- When heated through pour over the top of meat or use as a dip for sandwiches. Serve hot.
Notes
- Do not try to mix the McCormick Au Jus Gravy Mix with hot water, use cool water or broth only.
- You can pour the mix over meat if the recipe itself creates liquid and the mix will absorb fluid appropriately.
- Adding vegetables to the mix will add more flavor.
- If you notice lumps, just whisk them away.
Nutrition
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