So what’s more stressful then trying to make homemade gravy using drippings from the turkey? It’s time consuming….stressful because most likely you have an audience watching as this is usually the last thing to make before dinner is served. So what if I told you you can pre make the gravy and still maintain that homemade taste even without using turkey drippings?! Yup! It’s possible! I made my gravy today, tomorrow I will put it in a small Crock-Pot to keep warm while the turkey cooks. Stress Free Gravy! If you run into problems scroll down past the recipe and see my gravy rescue tips.

Flour
One large sweet onion
Chicken boullion cubes
Salt and pepper
Butter or your favorite oil
Water






So your in laws are over for Thanksgiving and of course your gravy is just not going well….that’s the way it always seems to be! So here are some common gravy problems and ways to fix them quickly and without drawing attention to the issue.

Be sure you have a strainer like this! Use a big bowl and slowly pour the gravy through the strainer. If your doing this infront of company you can always say your making sure the gravy doesn’t have undissolved boullion or chicken bones if your making gravy from chicken drippings.

In a large mug put two tablespoons of flour or corn starch. Then add about a cup of HOT water. Stir it together in the mug being sure all lumps are gone. Then pour this mixture into your gravy and stir until it thickens

Is your gravy so salty or peppery that it’s making you run for the milk?! Good! Get the milk or even heavy cream! Add maybe a third of a cup and stir it in. Give it a taste and see if it helps. Still not enough? Add a bit more. Oops I added too much! Now my gravy has no flavor! In this case slowly add a little more salt and pepper and taste until you get it right!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!
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