What ingredients are listed in Cabernet Jus?

• A. Red wine, shallots, bay leaves, black peppercorn, white pepper, beef stock, brown sugar and kosher salt
• B. Garlic, onions, water
• C. Tomato paste, basil
• D. Soy sauce, sesame oil

Answer: (A)

Recognizing the components of a Cabernet Jus. This is a wine-based pan sauce for beef, built around red wine (Cabernet), aromatics, and a savory stock base. The set that includes red wine, shallots, bay leaves, black peppercorn, white pepper, beef stock, brown sugar and kosher salt matches this pattern, delivering the wine-driven depth with aromatic notes and a balanced savory finish. The other sets omit wine or stock or pair with flavors that belong to different sauces (garlic/onions with water lacks the wine; tomato paste with basil points to a tomato sauce; soy sauce and sesame oil suggest an Asian glaze), so they don’t fit the usual Cabernet Jus.