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Default Best Turkey Gravy, Mix, Canned or Jarred

"Gregory Morrow" wrote
> Pete C. wrote:
>> cybercat wrote:


>>> My local CBS affiliate did a taste test and decided that Knorr
>>> Roasted Turkey mix in the packet tastes the closest to home made,
>>> esp. if you add pan drippings. FWIW. I think it is smart to have a
>>> good brand around just in case.


Note she's referring to a local CBS TV show report and that it's smart to
have a backup.

There is no indication that she isnt making her own, only that like many,
she thinks it's smart to have a backup plan in place 'incase'.

>> Always good to have a safety net, but more impressive to do your high
>> wire cooking act without a net...


> Why on *earth* would anyone use a gravy "mix" or the canned junk, gravy is
> just about the easiest thang around to make...


It normally works for me too, but since I usually make it at best twice a
year and only for certain at Thanksgiving, I have occasionally messed it up
to the point where the jar backup was better. I'll add that when I do the
'open house for Sailors' thing, and am feeding 20 or so (plus us 3), I don't
have the time for the last minute 'make the gravy from scratch' nor a spare
burner to do it on.