Au jus is a French culinary term meaning water or juice that runs from meat while it cooks, typically served as a light gravy or sauce. In English menus it refers to the flavorful meat juices used for dipping or as a sauce, not a thick gravy. Pronounced with a soft initial vowel and a French-influenced final, it denotes a jus clair or au jus served with dishes to enhance taste.
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