tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post7435504522273773735..comments2023-11-05T00:35:27.597-07:00Comments on A Feast for the Eyes: How to make Perfect "Make Ahead Turkey Gravy"Foodiewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00071730074240565916noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-14860859894840753622013-11-27T08:37:10.089-08:002013-11-27T08:37:10.089-08:00It's the day before Thanksgiving 2013 and I...It's the day before Thanksgiving 2013 and I'm making the stock right now, with my roasted turkey bones!<br /><br />We roasted a 19 lb bird over night @ 250° for 7 hrs in a bag. Let it cool and by 9:00 am had it completely deboned and lovely whole breast and thigh pieces to slice and arrange in TWO 13 x 9" dishes. I found meat I never knew existed. There was at least 5 cups of au jus in the bag (well, both in and out of the bag - thank goodness I used a large deep roasting pan). I ladled a good amount of juice back over each dish of sliced turkey and stored in fridge until re-heating for tomorrow's meal. The cooking method is from Christy Jordan's Southern Plate website: http://www.southernplate.com/2008/11/overnight-turkey-easy-delicious-and-always-moist.html<br /><br />Now it's 11:20 am and I'm loving that this task is complete. I'm resting my aching back in front of my computer while stock is being created on the stove. Oh! Timer - an hour is up... Wow! It really is already, in just an hour or so, delicious stock. Can't wait to make the gravy! <br /><br />Thanks so much for the recipes and great instructions. ;^) Kathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-31447586383485762062013-11-25T18:19:14.591-08:002013-11-25T18:19:14.591-08:00Dear Cheryl:
There is a printable recipe card, at ...Dear Cheryl:<br />There is a printable recipe card, at the end of the post. In BIG RED LETTERS I explain why you might not be able to view the recipe card and I provide a link, if you can't. Or you can email me at foodiewife@gmail.com<br />Goodness! I wouldn't share a recipe without the directions!Foodiewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071730074240565916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-2787960644161430842013-11-25T09:21:36.472-08:002013-11-25T09:21:36.472-08:00Making gravy for 20, husband family pours it over ...Making gravy for 20, husband family pours it over everything. Sister-in-law who usually makes gravy is not coming this year. Ingredient Portions please . CherylAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498591631081585021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-83692640778908752252013-11-23T10:03:24.411-08:002013-11-23T10:03:24.411-08:00Dear Kaaren,
I've included a printable recipe ...Dear Kaaren,<br />I've included a printable recipe card, at the end of the post. Instructions on when to add the milk is included there. I didn't include a photo of it, because it's hard to whisk and photograph at the same time! If you have any further questions, please email me foodiewife@gmail.com<br />Good luck!<br />Foodiewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071730074240565916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-31639561891987194152013-11-22T17:11:19.461-08:002013-11-22T17:11:19.461-08:00Hi Debbie,
This looks like a great time saver, an...Hi Debbie,<br /> This looks like a great time saver, and super delicious as well. I may have missed it, but when did you add the 1/2 C. milk? I assume it's right after the butter and flour stirring and right before the stock.<br /><br />Thanks for helping us all through the holidays. KaarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-24360820605469066672013-11-19T18:11:43.376-08:002013-11-19T18:11:43.376-08:00Adding white wine is a great idea. I forgot about ...Adding white wine is a great idea. I forgot about that, as I did that with a Martha Stewart turkey & gravy recipe, years ago. Thanks for reminding me! I'll do the same, this year...and thanks for your feedback.Foodiewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071730074240565916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-28510942333214872792013-11-18T20:45:28.399-08:002013-11-18T20:45:28.399-08:00I made this last year and it was incredible and su...I made this last year and it was incredible and such a relief to be able to do the day before. I used white wine instead of apple cider vinegar and added the defatted turkey drippings when heating it up. Huge hit!<br />Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03864163261260582933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-77068360757466636002013-11-11T14:01:42.630-08:002013-11-11T14:01:42.630-08:00I am going to try this. I can't make gravy to ...I am going to try this. I can't make gravy to save my soul. I've tried so many times, including this past Sunday. Always horrible, or close to it. I'll be doing Thanksgiving this year and I really need to figure this out. Thanks for all the pics and details. Wish me luck - I'm going to need it.Savannagalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982961676841031512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-14925797513575752552013-10-10T12:34:03.832-07:002013-10-10T12:34:03.832-07:00Thanks for the recipe ! I just tried it and it do...Thanks for the recipe ! I just tried it and it does look lovely. I have a question: Do you cover the roasting pan when doing the turkey thighs and veggies initially ? I roasted them without the cover and found that they stuck to the bottom of the pan and the fond also becme hard and quite dark , almost burned. I could not scrape the bits from the bottom of the pan. Next time I would lower the temperature to ensure I get the lovely brown bits to incorporate into the gravy. Thanks !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-7788426492313375032013-06-20T10:36:04.245-07:002013-06-20T10:36:04.245-07:00The gravy gets flavor by deglazing the fond from t...The gravy gets flavor by deglazing the fond from the pan. So, in order to remove and "save" the fond, I would think this is not a time-saver. Bottom line, just take a few extra minutes to deglaze the pan and make the gravy. In the long-run, you'll have a finished gravy that you can taste and season to your liking. Then, go ahead and freeze it. I hope this helps.Foodiewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071730074240565916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-3220095392837860102013-06-18T16:01:43.223-07:002013-06-18T16:01:43.223-07:00I know I am late to this discussion, but I'm w...I know I am late to this discussion, but I'm wondering if I can freeze just the fond for several days or weeks and then bring it out to make the gravy when ready? Thoughts? HoppySoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165744701840875341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-43242890915941000372012-11-28T13:38:51.079-08:002012-11-28T13:38:51.079-08:00I Must say THANK YOU!!!! You have changed the way ...I Must say THANK YOU!!!! You have changed the way I will make gravy forevermore. I am from that Italian family that has 20+ people at my table and this Christmas I will no longer be harried making gravy at the last minute. I am heading out to get me some turkey wings today :DJolevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11659517142492822068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-51075014616484604022012-11-28T13:36:08.931-08:002012-11-28T13:36:08.931-08:00First of all THANK YOU!!! You just improved my lif...First of all THANK YOU!!! You just improved my life immensely. I am from that BIG Italian family you wish for and I have 20+ people coming for Christmas and I am always harried making gravy at the last minute.... NO MORE... I am going to buy me some turkey wings :D Jolevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11659517142492822068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-29259092992122244762012-11-21T15:20:14.866-08:002012-11-21T15:20:14.866-08:00First, thank you for noticing the error in my reci...First, thank you for noticing the error in my recipe. I don't know why peppercorns and bay leave were listed twice! I have corrected that error. I wish you all the best in making this. Just add the turkey drippings back to this, on Thanksgiving Day. Happy Thanksgiving!Foodiewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071730074240565916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-44136815335496114692012-11-21T14:27:14.523-08:002012-11-21T14:27:14.523-08:00Hi Debbie, so i'm giving this a go! Just noti...Hi Debbie, so i'm giving this a go! Just noticed you have peppercorns and bay leaves on the recipe twice. Am I supposed to add them the second time around at the end while the gravy is heating in the slow-cooker? Or after I have made the roux and whisked everything in? A little confused by that. clothesloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08495116094160726818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-3386656606989395302012-11-17T12:25:09.156-08:002012-11-17T12:25:09.156-08:00Turkey legs will work just fine, Kate!Turkey legs will work just fine, Kate!Foodiewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071730074240565916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-44142913266139364722012-11-17T12:08:44.355-08:002012-11-17T12:08:44.355-08:00I am giving this a try but bought turkey legs...th...I am giving this a try but bought turkey legs...there were no wings available. Kathy Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07273587388939860630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-88465087405894574572012-11-14T08:08:04.751-08:002012-11-14T08:08:04.751-08:00Looks delicious - will be making gravy this weeken...Looks delicious - will be making gravy this weekend to use on turkey day - thanks for the idea!NikkiG61576https://www.blogger.com/profile/08581600875063363893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-47570870661597027902011-11-24T09:26:24.605-08:002011-11-24T09:26:24.605-08:00Hi Debbie this is my first time commenting on your...Hi Debbie this is my first time commenting on your blog but I've been enjoying it for awhile. This is a great idea because you are actually cooking part of the turkey so you'll have all the delicious flavor. I have never used a mix and didn't even know gravy came in a can!! I'm a 'from scratch' cook and have rarely used a mix for anything. I really enjoy your blog and even though I live alone now and don't cook like I did when my family was home, I still love food!! Thanks for the great recipes you share:-)Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655939262347264558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-31077843811771054772011-11-22T20:04:56.220-08:002011-11-22T20:04:56.220-08:00Debby, thank you so very much for this great recip...Debby, thank you so very much for this great recipe! Apparently I was "out of the kitchen" whenever my mom was making gravy and never learned. The fact that this is "make ahead"...totally brilliant!Christinehttp://greyhousejournal.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-2366931069054847902011-11-22T16:32:35.136-08:002011-11-22T16:32:35.136-08:00My UBER Italian family cordially invites you! Plea...My UBER Italian family cordially invites you! Please come. :)Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-9175724690782367352011-11-22T07:25:40.374-08:002011-11-22T07:25:40.374-08:00Great idea Debbie and your gravy looks perfect. H...Great idea Debbie and your gravy looks perfect. Happy turkey dayBig Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-62517358609144094172011-11-22T06:54:25.778-08:002011-11-22T06:54:25.778-08:00Rich, velvety and it can be made ahead, what could...Rich, velvety and it can be made ahead, what could be better Debby except to wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!We both need to be adopted by a wonderful Italian family!Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-38832877775078962322011-11-22T06:48:03.147-08:002011-11-22T06:48:03.147-08:00The last Thanksgiving dinner I made I did a make-a...The last Thanksgiving dinner I made I did a make-ahead gravy. It really is a relief to have that done. You can always add extra turkey drippings to you gravy after the T-day turkey is done for an extra flavor shot. <br /><br />Tyler Florence has done the gravy on his show with smoked turkey wings. That has always intrigued me.<br /><br />Having hosted a 17-person T-day dinner twice for my partially-Italian family (100% of my parents are 50% Italian) I can say you should be careful what you wish for! It's not the cooking that gets you so much as the logistics - and the cleanup!The Short (dis)Order Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05510572788683143569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226469055147549062.post-78293430615987104332011-11-22T06:26:29.478-08:002011-11-22T06:26:29.478-08:00Look amazing Im hungry!:)Look amazing Im hungry!:)Gloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.com