A Thanksgiving day spread would be incomplete without some gravy in your great-grandmother's gravy boat. Whether it's a drizzle over your mashed potatoes, just a touch on your cornbread stuffing, or a generous pour on the turkey itself, this sauce makes everything taste better. But if you want the secret to making perfect gravy , you need to borrow a page from former ballerina turned cooking and home entertaining author of " Seasons Around the Table; Effortless Entertaining with Floral Tablescapes & Seasonal Recipes ," Jessie-Sierra Ross.
Jessie-Sierra exclusively told Daily Meal she uses a simple ingredient to give her gravy that extra something-something: Chicken bone broth. Jessie-Sierra explained that while her version of this Thanksgiving necessity is made with "separated roasted turkey drippings, giblets, salt, Wondra flour, and herbs," chicken bone broth adds a lovely savory element to gravy. And don't worry, she is not suggesting you make homemade broth.
She shared, "I use store-bought chicken bone broth because it's wonderfully savory and super easy to find in any grocery store." But what exactly does it add? Warm the bone broth first Broth is a common ingredient in gravies made from scratch, and chicken bone broth is made by boiling the bones of the bird. This adds umami which heightens the flavor and in turn gives you a richer more complex taste.
Translation: Deliciousness with each bite. Jessie-Sierra Ross warms this ingredient before adding it to her gravy, along.
