This may sound weird, but the PORK dry gravy mix is much better tasting than the turkey gravy mix. I teach cooking classes and this is a short-cut tip that I have shared with my students for years. They have all agreed that the pork mix is better. Try it. I think you will be pleased with the results.
Thank you for the tip on using pork gravy mix. Will have to try that sometime. jm
There might be others that are thinking of "stretching" that gravy, and will hopefully try your suggestion.
Thanks, sw
Hey, great tip. I realized gravy mix was the one thing I forgot when I finally got to the store a while ago. Now I know I will go back and get the pork one to try!
This is one of the only times I can think of when I don't make my own gravy (no drippings). Pan drippings and the browned bits are my favorite part of just about any meat cooking I do.
When challenged one Thanksgiving with having tasteless gravy, even from a real roasted bird, at a relative's house who doesn't cook (thus, empty pantries except for at least 5 little shakers of seasoned salt!) - I managed to scorch some stuff and make it edible.
And oh, I also went to the only open quick-stop convenience store in our part of town and found, of all things, Kitchen Bouquet. I'd never used it before, but it seemed like the thing to get - and it was! Turned wallpaper paste into luscious finger-licking golden turkey gravy.