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Turkey Gravy recipe with flavour

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GardenerGran Mon 16-Dec-19 21:42:37

What method do you folks do for gravy on Christmas Day? I’ve done it several ways in the past yet still can’t settle on a simple but tasty way. I don’t want to use granules but having done Jamie Oliver’s method before, definitely tasty but long-winded, want something easier. Suggestions please!

Patsy70 Wed 18-Dec-19 13:49:35

I always make the gravy in the dish I've cooked the turkey in, using the giblet stock, vegetable stock, chicken oxo, cornflour with a little dry mustard powder, salt & pepper, a spoonful of cranberry sauce and red wine!

Callistemon Wed 18-Dec-19 17:57:24

grin

You can still reheat the gravy even if you make it the day before from stock (absolutely thoroughly, boil for at least two minutes) in the roasting dish with all the juices and bits, after draining off the fat.
mmm and red wine too

GardenerGran Wed 18-Dec-19 18:52:19

Thank you one and all for all your suggestions, I feel a bit more relaxed at least about the gravy now!

jacq10 Wed 18-Dec-19 18:58:41

I use "Burdall's Gravy Salt" whenever making gravy, mince or stews and thicken with cornflour. Always giblet stock and the juices from the roasting tin and make plenty so I can freeze away slices of turkey breast in the gravy. When doing venison I put in a spoonful of redcurrant jelly.