Reviewed: Jan. 26, 2008

This is awesome! Hardly knew what to do after the turkey came out of the oven since I didn't have gravy to do!We played a few more games while the turkey was resting

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MARTINISUE

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Home Town: Royal Oak, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2007

Everyone in my family loved this. My husband who always cooks our Thanksgiving turkey on the grill has now told me I can cook it this way instead. That is quite a compliment from him as he prides himself on his turkey as we have a large party (around 50 people) at Thanksgiving. I also made gravy with the broth by adding 1/2 cup of flour. My daughter (age 17) also gave this two thumbs up, she has recently graduated from just eating mozzarella sticks, so again quite a compliment.

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Michelle

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Home Town: Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, U.K.

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Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2007

I have used this recipe (but add celery and carrots) and it seems like extra work, but you can make it several days ahead of time and it is the most flavorful, wonderful gravy. You don't have to rush around waiting to get pan drippings from your turkey so it really saves a lot of time at the last minute! You'll love it!

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Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2007

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2007

I was seriously skeptical of any gravy that could hold up for a couple of days and not turn into an icky paste, but this one was awesone and took such a load off of my mind. Gravy at Thanksgiving is always such a stressful, last minute hit or miss and this one takes the worry away and delivers the great taste. The only thing I changed was using turkey legs instead of wings because I think they impart a richer flavor. Thank so much for this recipe!! A definite keeper!

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PECOLA

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Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2007

Soooo yummy and easy to make. I couldn't find turkey wings at my local Super Walmart, but they did have 3 large turkey drumsticks ($3) which I substituted. The great thing is that you can use the drumsticks to eat for a lunch or something. The only thing is that my onions burned on the baking sheet, but that was not a big deal-I just discarded them after the baking.

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Sara Jane

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Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2007

I thought this was more work for a gravy that wasn't any better than the traditional recipe I have always followed. The reason for the high rating was I loved being able to have one more chore done before the big day arrived. Update: I read reviews and made again making a roue with the flour and butter and this was fabulous, the best turkey gravy I have ever had or made myself, for sure. Thanks friends, all these tips are soooo helpful. It is a definite 5 now.

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Hummel97

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Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2007

The most perfect gravy! Worth the wait! It does take a while to make seeing it simmers for most the day but you will really enjoy it once it is done.

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COTECOTE

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2007

Excellent recipe--a real lifesaver for me this past T-giving! I made this two weeks ahead, put it in the fridge overnight, and then skimmed all the fat off the top. Then I froze it until 2 days before T-giving, and it defrosted perfectly. Then reheated it on the stove and adjusted the seasoning. Thank you so much for providing this great recipe!

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LisaJoy

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2007

This should be a 10-star recipe! What a lifesaver to be able to make the gravy beforehand and be sure there will be enough! This gravy is now going in our 'family recipe box' and will be served at all our future holidays. It's the best tasting gravy ever! I made it the day prior, and as suggested by another cook, I used turkey legs. THANKS for sharing this recipe!

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2007

Lifesaver! I had a wonderfull cooking experiance for thanksgiving mostly because I didn't have to worry about the "major little stuff"! I have this recipe saved & printed and will use again! For the record...there were no leftovers even my gravy haters loved it!

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Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2007

This recipe made Thanksgiving a little bit easier. I took the gravy out of the freezer in the morning and placed it in the crockpot. It was perfect by dinner time and I just added a few choice drippings from the roasting whole turkey so not to waste them. Tasty and easy.

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J La

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Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2007

I am not a gravy maker, especially attempting it at the last minute. So, in the past I purchased gravy in a jar. No more thanks to this recipe. It was VERY good, had a nice flavor, and I will absolutely make this again. Thank you for posting for us non-gravy makers!

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Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2007

If I could give this 500 STARS I WOULD 8 - ) I followed as directed almost exactly (scaled in half). I used 2 turkey thighs, a back and roasted whole garlic cloves w/ turkey and added celery to pot- oh herbs de provence instead of thyme. The only real change was as others said - I used some of the "fatty" stuff (the icky but good tasting stuff that floats to the top when it starts to cool) heated in a frying pan an added small abounts of flour at a time and a bit of chicken broth, then transfered to a jar with fitting lid with a more chicken broth and shook the heck out if it to make a thickening - then add that to pot. I did this about 3 times and used the amount of flour the recipe called for and it was not floury tasting at all or lumpy. This was suppose to be my back up gravy in case I had a holiday "melt down" or too much wine ha ha. It was so good that's what I served with dinner! Just pop it in the microwave and pour in the ol' gravy boat! Thank you for saving me the burden of gravy after cooking all day!! I've all ready given this recipe to all my freinds!!!! Cheers!!!!

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Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2007

This recipe is great for reducing the last minute rush to get everything done for the Thanksgiving meal. I halved the recipe, using 3 turkey legs instead of wings. It does take a long time to make, but, I was making other dishes anyway a day ahead so it was no big deal. My mom wants to modify it for beef for Christmas! Thanks for sharing!

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Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2007

This takes a long time to make. I was almost hoping it would be a flop because of the time factor. But, it turned out great and will be the gravy recipe I use from now on. A nice, basic gravy.

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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2007

I LOVE this recipe! I made this gravy two days before Thanksgiving and it was excellent. I am going to cook my turkey carcass with the same method and make another batch to freeze for my New Year's Day meal.Great recipe.

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Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2007

I made 32 servings and it is perfect. We deep fry our turkey; hence, no gravy. This is a fantastic recipe.

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HLKELLY

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Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2007

Worked great - I had chicken wings and legs on hand so that is what I used. I also used home made stock instead of canned and what a taste difference it made! I will use this recipe again and again.

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Living In: Denver, Colorado, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2007

I'm only giving this a 4 but I think it could be a 5 if the directions are changed slightly. I should have followed my gut feeling and reserved the separated fat to make a roux. If I would have done this there would not have been a floury taste. Do this by whisking the flour into the reserved fat over medium until golden, and then whisk back into the strained broth and drippings. I'll have to make my gravy tomorrow with my turkey drippings after all but maybe I can add this floury gravy to it. Hate to waste it but can't serve it the way it taste right now. Excellent concept with minor changes!!! Thank you!!!

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