How the reCAP FLIP x Shaker Insert Becomes Your Kitchen Strainer for Au Jus
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By: Carlo Fuda
At the heart of reCAP's design philosophy is a simple idea: one tool should do more. Founder Karen Rzepecki built the brand on multi-functional design, and nowhere is that more evident than in the kitchen. A single Mason jar with a reCAP lid and shaker insert can shake out dry ingredients, strain sauces, and go straight into the fridge: no transfers, no extra containers, no mystery gadgets crowding the back of your drawer.
Mason jars have a small footprint, seal tighter than plastic, maintain better freshness, and can be gently heated without the concern of leaching chemicals. Less clutter. Less cleanup. More time to actually enjoy the meal you just cooked.
This past weekend that truth hit home again: apple cider caramel sauce, a mignonette for oysters, and a pot roast with a rich, homemade au jus, all made with a Mason jar and reCAP. Here's the roast recipe: a deeply savory marinade that cooks into a sauce worthy of spooning over mashed potatoes or rice.
-1 eye of round roast (3 lb.)
-1 large white onion, chopped
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-½ cup soy sauce
-½ cup red wine vinegar
-¼ cup light brown sugar
-2 tsp. whole grain Dijon mustard
-1 tsp. meat tenderizer
-1 tsp. garlic powder
-½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
-¼ tsp. crushed red pepper (optional, for heat)
-6 bay leaves
1. Add all marinade ingredients to a Mason jar, cap with your reCAP lid and shaker insert, and shake vigorously until well combined.
2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Sear the roast on all sides until lightly browned.
3. Pour the marinade over the roast and refrigerate for 1 hour, turning after 30 minutes.
4. Remove from the fridge. Pour the marinade back into the Mason jar. Return the roast to the Dutch oven with the chopped onion.
5. Pour the marinade back over the roast, using the reCAP FLIP lid with a reCAP Shaker Insert to strain out the bay leaves and any clumps as you pour.
6. Bake at 350°F for 1 to 2 hours. Use a meat thermometer to reach your preferred internal temperature for beef.
Tip: Serve the au jus alongside mashed potatoes or rice, spooning it generously over each plate. Any leftovers keep beautifully sealed right in the Mason jar; just shake and reheat.
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