I cooked the gravy over two days, making the stock, cooling and moving it to the fridge. The only step I wondered about was skimming the fat. Removing from the fridge the next morning I expected to see a nice clean layer of fat that I could easily remove. There seemed to be a little fat on the surface and I skimmed that off but I couldn't really tell if I needed to be more aggressive. Too aggressive and I would remove too much of the gravy. I think I removed about two tablespoons of fat directly of the surface and called it good.
Sorry to be just seeing your question! I also found that it was not a hard layer of fat, but visibly different. I just spooned it off of the top. Hope everything worked out!
Wow, this was a great experience. What a relief not to have to worry about making gravy when you have so much else to worry about. It really took the stress down. The gravy was delicious and received rave reviews. A win-win recipe that I will definitely put into play every Thanksgiving.
The gravy was delicious! And I was positively giddy as I gently warmed the defrosted gravy on the stove instead of frantically cooking it while trying to get everything else ready for dinner. Thank you!
brilliant!! Love this gravy deep dive--for me, gravy IS thanksgiving!
Me too, obviously! It's all about that gravy!
I cooked the gravy over two days, making the stock, cooling and moving it to the fridge. The only step I wondered about was skimming the fat. Removing from the fridge the next morning I expected to see a nice clean layer of fat that I could easily remove. There seemed to be a little fat on the surface and I skimmed that off but I couldn't really tell if I needed to be more aggressive. Too aggressive and I would remove too much of the gravy. I think I removed about two tablespoons of fat directly of the surface and called it good.
Sorry to be just seeing your question! I also found that it was not a hard layer of fat, but visibly different. I just spooned it off of the top. Hope everything worked out!
Wow, this was a great experience. What a relief not to have to worry about making gravy when you have so much else to worry about. It really took the stress down. The gravy was delicious and received rave reviews. A win-win recipe that I will definitely put into play every Thanksgiving.
Thank you!
Thanks Pete for letting me know! It's a great way to get into the cooking groove a few weeks ahead of time!
The gravy was delicious! And I was positively giddy as I gently warmed the defrosted gravy on the stove instead of frantically cooking it while trying to get everything else ready for dinner. Thank you!
Right? So stressful to have to do that just to make a mediocre gravy! I'm glad you loved it!!
My stock is bubbling away and it smells like Thanksgiving already! Thanks Susan!
Yay! Happy pre-thanksgiving!
This stock is so gorgeous and deep in color!
Roasting everything before making the stock is so brilliant! My beautiful gravy is in the freezer waiting for Thanksgiving Day!
Thank you, Susan!!
I'm so glad you tried it!
Very excited to get started. Guess I need to order a 2nd freezer!
Haha not just for gravy but it sure does help!
Your directions are so easy to follow. I love your photos too!
Thank you Joan!
Hi Susan! Can beurre manié be batch-made and frozen? Seems handy.
Yes, definitely. Just divide it into little balls and freeze. I froze mine!
Hi Susan, any suggestions for a mushroom based gravy for us non-bird or meat-eaters?
Best,