Recipes

[LdyBugz]

Team Heinz here!

[SaveTheTurtles]

@Mom2Dogs  I buy Heinz gravy in the glass jar. It's very good whether or not you add any pan drippings to it. Been using it for years. We are only having 4 of us this year.

[Shihtzursqmom]

I like the Pioneer brand gravy mix’s in the package like McCormick brand is but to me its much better tasting

[RespectLife]

McCormick gravies in the small cartons are FAB!!

While I still 'doctor' it...it is by far the best out there IMHO

@Mom2Dogs 

[deb5555]

another option is kfc sells their gravy... u just have to bring your own container.

[wagirl]

I haven't found any gravy in a jar or mix that tastes decent. I usually make my own with the pan drippings. Have cooked my turkey/parts in a crock pot without any liquid--theres lots of natural juice from the bird while it cooks--that will do for drippings--you need that flavor for a good gravy. then it's just a roue and turkey broth and a few seasonings.

[sabatini]

---

@LizzieInSRQ wrote:

I just tried Heinz Homestyle  Roasted Turkey Gravy at a potluck on Friday. Itsbrown like my mom's was growing up, its not yellow (patooey) like some others ive come across. 

---

Hi @LizzieInSRQ!

I just opened this thread today & was SO happy to see your post. Over the years, whenever I've complained about turkey gravy, everyone seems to think I'm making a big deal over nothing. They don't remember how it used to be.

Back-in-the-day, turkey gravy was almost gamey. The drippings in the pan were thick, dark, sticky and oily, & the gravy made from them was a dark, burnished brown.

Turkey gravy was COMPLETELY different from anything else, & bore zero resemblance to chicken gravy.

But turkeys aren't what they used to be, & to boot are injected w/ some type of broth (prebasted!). What you find in the roasting pan is nothing but some watery liquid, period.

Years ago, as an experiment, I bought a pricey, organic, free range turkey to see if I'd get those unctuous drippings. It was better, but not definitely not great!

You'd probably have to buy a heritage, farm raised turkey to perhaps get the real deal.

[LizzieInSRQ]

@sabatini my mom always simmered the giblets and neck bone  and used that stock in gravy and i think cooking the flour in the roasted drippings until a darker brown roux befor adding stock is key. Mmmm makes me want gravy and mashed potatoes right now thinking of it! Enjoy yours!

[weight watcher]

Ronettes, I absoluely love pot roast but I stopped making it because all of a sudden it wasn't turning out good.  I used a 5lb rump roast, braised each side and poured in 2 cups of lipton onion soup mix made with water.  Simmered about 3 hours adding more water/soup if needed.  Yours sounds much better and I bet it is.  Could you please tell me when you add the veggies and what cut of meat you use and about how long per pound.  I'd gereatly appreciate your help.  TIA.