The $3.99 Trader Joe’s Find I’m Stocking up on While It Lasts (Especially for Thanksgiving)

It’s saving me from the holiday’s most tedious task.

When November rolls around, everyone in my family starts claiming dishes to bring to Thanksgiving dinner. No matter who throws the holiday celebration, the guests prepare the sides and the host roasts the turkey—that’s how it always goes. While this may seem fair, we all know how hard it is to cook a turkey. From constantly checking the oven to brining all night, it’s quite the endeavor—and don’t even get me started on the gravy.

Making gravy from turkey drippings is an involved process—often one too tedious than we have time for. Rather than skip the quintessential dish all together, Trader Joe’s has come out with a pre-made turkey gravy that is just as good as the real thing!

All About Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Turkey Gravy

The Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Turkey Gravy is a limited edition product, contributing to their list of fall items that add ease to the holiday season. Unlike its boxed turkey gravy, this one is kept in the refrigerated section of the store because it is filled with fresh turkey meat.

With a mix of fat, ground turkey, and a plethora of herb seasonings (onion powder, parsley, salt, pepper, and thyme, to be exact!), this gravy is the perfect combination of sweet and savory and tastes like it came straight from your oven pan.

How To Prepare TJ’s Turkey Gravy

The package gives two options for heating up the gravy: by using the microwave or the stove top. After trying both, I support the latter.

With a saucepan, the directions say to cook the gravy for three to five minutes on high, or until the sauce is heated through. Instead, I recommend setting your burner to medium heat, watching the fat clumps dissolve before lowering it to simmer, then stirring until the gravy reaches the ideal temperature. 

A Few Tips

As for other tips, I would recommend pouring a splash of water into your pan to loosen up the sauce, ensuring that the fat isn’t overly concentrated. I also tried shaking in a dash or two of oregano, adding another earthy flavor that compliments your roast, making it taste like the gravy came right from your turkey.

Next time you don’t have the time or energy to make fresh gravy, but don’t want to leave your guests hanging, try the Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Turkey Gravy!