drippings

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Rutte may have just been trying to flatter the notoriously narcissistic president, but Trump’s team lapped it up with the eagerness of a dog going after beef drippings.

From Salon • Aug. 18, 2025

In same drippings, saute all vegetables until tender, adding several shakes more of Cajun Seasoning while cooking.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2024

Make the jus: Carefully pour about 1/2 cup of the pan drippings into a medium saucepan set over low heat.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2023

Once the fish is cooked, the drippings are transformed into a delicious sauce enriched with butter and fresh dill.

From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2023

Milk gave only drippings of milk, our one remaining hen had no eggs, and Nothing bellowed at me because his hooves were frozen to the ground.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff