Gravy is a must-have for holiday dinners, especially Thanksgiving, adding incredible flavor to everything from roasted turkey to southern-style biscuits. Use our step-by-step guide to make perfect gravy the next time you host Thanksgiving dinner—our recipe gets incredible flavor from bacon and shallots, and can be made ahead of time. The best way to enjoy gravy any time of year is in our favorite classic southern brunch dish—biscuits and gravy are the ultimate comfort food combo, especially with a creamy sausage gravy like this one. It's hearty enough to be a meal all it's own, and sage, chipotle peppers and chives give this traditional dish a little sophistication. Find these recipes and more in Food & Wine's guide to gravy.
This is the perfect broth to get the most out of your Thanksgiving turkey carcass
Leftover Turkey Broth
4 hrs 25 mins
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Bacon-Shallot Gravy
Bacon-Shallot Gravy
30 mins
Make-Ahead Smoky Madeira Gravy
Make-Ahead Smoky Madeira Gravy
2 hrs
Smoky Turkey Gravy
Smoky Turkey Gravy
1 hrs 45 mins
Mushroom-and-Herb Gravy with Apple Brandy
Mushroom-and-Herb Gravy with Apple Brandy
30 mins
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