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Best turkey gravy (jarred & base), according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Therese Buchanan, Gabby Romero and Daniel Gritzer. Recommendations come from eatthis.com, delish.com and seriouseats.com.

Pantry Staples · The ranking

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    Top pick

    Williams Sonoma Turkey Gravy Base (Classic)

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    The splurge. Mostly turkey stock and turkey fat, it makes a full quart that Romero found “deeply savory” and “almost homemade” in her test of 14 gravies. Buchanan: because it’s cooked with added liquid, it gives “more control over the finished consistency, and it’s especially useful at Thanksgiving when you want plenty of gravy without making the entire batch from scratch.”
    Where to buy · williams-sonoma.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: eatthis.com ↗
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    Kevin’s Natural Foods Turkey Gravy

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    The prepared winner of Serious Eats’ blind tasting of 19 turkey gravies: “Nicely salty and somewhat meaty… Best of the bunch!” Gritzer thought it came closest to homemade. Turkey breast, turkey stock and chicken fat, enriched with cream and butter, with no preservatives or coloring.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: seriouseats.com ↗
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    Better Than Gravy Roasted Turkey

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    From the Better Than Bouillon makers, ready to pour from the jar. Romero’s best ready-to-eat gravy: “concentrated richness… with cozy fall flavors and visible thyme leaves,” and it “will taste good with and without pan drippings.” Buchanan likes it “when you don’t have pan drippings available.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: delish.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best turkey gravy (jarred & base), according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Williams Sonoma Turkey Gravy Base (Classic), chosen by Therese Buchanan (Tessie’s Table); Gabby Romero (Delish). The splurge. Mostly turkey stock and turkey fat, it makes a full quart that Romero found “deeply savory” and “almost homemade” in her test of 14 gravies. Buchanan: because it’s cooked with added liquid, it gives “more control over the finished consistency, and it’s especially useful at Thanksgiving when you want plenty of gravy without making the entire batch from scratch.” Source: eatthis.com ↗
What are the other top picks for turkey gravy (jarred & base)?
No. 2 is Kevin’s Natural Foods Turkey Gravy, chosen by Daniel Gritzer and Laila (Serious Eats). No. 3 is Better Than Gravy Roasted Turkey, chosen by Gabby Romero (Delish); Therese Buchanan (Tessie’s Table). Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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