Definitions
- A sauce made from meat juices, stock, and flour, often served with roasted meats. - Referring to a thick, flavorful sauce used to enhance the taste of food. - Talking about a rich and savory liquid that is poured over dishes like mashed potatoes or biscuits.
- A French term for a thin sauce made from meat juices, often served with roasted meats. - Referring to a light, flavorful sauce used to enhance the taste of food. - Talking about a natural and unthickened liquid that is served with meat dishes.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are sauces made from meat juices.
- 2Both are used to enhance the flavor of food.
- 3Both are often served with roasted meats.
- 4Both are liquid condiments.
What is the difference?
- 1Thickness: Gravy is typically thicker and more substantial than jus, which is a thin sauce.
- 2Ingredients: Gravy is usually made with meat juices, stock, and flour, while jus is made only with meat juices.
- 3Usage: Gravy is often served as a side dish or poured over food, while jus is typically served as a dipping sauce or drizzled over meat.
- 4Flavor: Gravy can have a variety of flavors depending on the ingredients used, while jus has a more natural and unadulterated flavor.
Remember this!
Gravy and jus are both sauces made from meat juices and used to enhance the flavor of food, particularly roasted meats. However, gravy is typically thicker and made with additional ingredients like stock and flour, while jus is a thin sauce made only with meat juices. Gravy is often served as a side dish or poured over food, while jus is typically served as a dipping sauce or drizzled over meat.
