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Have you ever frozen turkey gravy?
Posted on 10/4/16 at 9:13 pm
Posted on 10/4/16 at 9:13 pm
Hi All...I am cooking Thanksgiving dinner for 17 people and am looking for ways to minimize that last minute insanity before the meal is served. I am especially nervous about my gravy skills...I found a recipe online that calls for the gravy to be made ahead of time by roasting some turkey pieces, then using the drippings and homemade turkey stock to make a gravy...the recipe then states to freeze the gravy until ready for use.
I never considered freezing gravy...what do you all think about this? TIA.
I never considered freezing gravy...what do you all think about this? TIA.
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Posted on 10/4/16 at 9:53 pm to mardigrarita
I bought a turkey breast last year that came with a packet of frozen gravy. I didn't need it at that time but a few days later I prepared it following the heating instructions and it was pretty good.
Something like this but the one I got was boneless.
https://www.honeysucklewhite.com/products/frozen-bone-in-turkey-breast-with-gravy/
Something like this but the one I got was boneless.
https://www.honeysucklewhite.com/products/frozen-bone-in-turkey-breast-with-gravy/
Posted on 10/4/16 at 9:54 pm to mardigrarita
Sure. Put it in a freezer Ziplock and get all air out of it and it will freeze fine. When you thaw, put in the sink with cool water until thawed then warm on low when ready.
I prefer to thaw in a cool water bath in lieu of putting a frozen block in a pot but that will work too.
I prefer to thaw in a cool water bath in lieu of putting a frozen block in a pot but that will work too.
Posted on 10/4/16 at 10:46 pm to mardigrarita
Unless you're making one with a milk product, it should work just great.
Posted on 10/4/16 at 11:46 pm to mardigrarita
First week of October and you're already worrying about Thanksgiving? BRUH.
Posted on 10/5/16 at 12:57 am to lsuwontonwrap
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First week of October and you're already worrying about Thanksgiving? BRUH.
I'm already planning when I'm going to make dishes for TG and when I'm going to make Christmas gumbo. Not a lot of weekends left. I always make several dressings, sweet potato casserole and turkey stock for extra gravy ahead of time and freeze. We have a big crowd, though. I don't feel as rushed and get to enjoy the week and TG Day more. We eat at night and go to a late morning party that day. I make something for that also and a few other things I don't freeze.
Posted on 10/5/16 at 7:01 am to mardigrarita
Great idea! The gravy is always the last side to prepare and gets rushed. I like to separate the fat from the other drippings in the fridge and then stir in the roux. I never have time to do that on Thanksgiving day.
Posted on 10/5/16 at 9:33 am to tigeryat
Have it ready and warm and after you rest the turkey pour the juices into the gravy and mix. It needs a bit of fat.
Posted on 10/8/16 at 5:48 pm to mardigrarita
Thanks to you who offered your guidance...I really respect the opinions of this board, so I will definitely be doing the gravy ahead and freezing it. Thanks again!
Posted on 10/8/16 at 7:59 pm to mardigrarita
My kids love my turkey gravy so I make an extra large batch for Thanksgiving and freeze enough for Christmas and New Year's Day
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