Jamie’s Get Ahead Gravy

Take gravy off the to-do list this Christmas Day with this time saving recipe. Flavoured with chicken wings, bacon, celery, carrots and onion; it can be made the day before or up to two weeks in advance and frozen, ready to re-heat on the big day. Joined by Jools and baby Petal, Jamie shows you how.

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Jamie's Christmas with Bells on first aired on Channel 4 in 2011

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[duallove]

Ouuh my god you are just the sweetest family. And that petal is such a daddy's girl already!. God bless you all and Merry Christmas.

[DM-pvib]

This has been shortened. There's a good tip in the longer version where he says the longer you cook it on the hob before adding flour the richer the flavour, and if I'm not mistaken, he also adds port to deglaze

[WildCampingWelshman]

I have used this exact recipe for a few years now. Never fails to impress and no stress on the big day. Thank you Jamie.

[phoenixsong]

the fact that they both share this little cowlick in the front of their heads is just the most precious thing ever.

[ParisP]

This gravy is perfect to make before x-mas. I have done it in so many years now. Thanks Jamie

[breannamack]

Love Jamie! He's such a merry chef, loving father and husband, always brining joy & enjoyment watching his show! God bless you and your family!

[lisasharples]

Jamie...you never cease to amaze me with your natural humour, the love for your family and such a wonderful passion for food.  Wishing you a very happy Christmas....so glad I got to meet you in Toronto!...

[ZeldaFitz]

I make this about a month before Christmas and freeze it down, fantastic recipe and always goes down a treat.

[WhirledPeace]

The end was my favourite..

"And that was caught on camera damn it!"

"She's only human"

: )

[andyperkin]

I use this recipe every year. Nice and easy and taste great 😋

[TheSlipperyOtter]

Made this for Christmas last year. Best gravy I've ever had. Went perfectly well with the turkey. I made it a week in advance and froze it, so all I had to do was defrost and heat. Definitely going to do it again this year.

[z]

This recipe worked brilliantly to get ahead of the busy Christmas Day lunch. I actually used the wings and giblets from the turkey on the same day I picked it up (got the Butcher to joint it as required). I was worried about making a good gravy for the big day but this was foolproof and very tasty!

[hippeastrum]

The best gravy ever! Have made this for quite a few Christmas dinners now.

[ajamjar]

Thank you for all you’ve done and all you do. This Foodtube has taught me to be a better more confident cook, and is on hand whenever I need to refresh my memory on something like.. gravy! Thank you for sharing your life with us, Jamie. Right! I’m off to make gravy!!

Just made this gravy for the very first time - absolutely delicious and easy to make! 

[pammipayne]

Perfect gravy, no stress no omg I forgot to do the gravy and a cute baby... what else can you ask for in a video cook-up. Fantastic. This year (2022) I have 2 grandsons to please. I will need this gravy hack!!! they hate to wait for food so thanks Jamie, life saver.

[MrsG]

I made this Christmas Eve and added to turkey juices on Christmas Day and it was THE most amazing gravy. Will be doing this every year now. It really is the best 👍 Thanks Jamie

[geoffaitken]

Just made it, totally easy, totally stress free. Amazing flavour.

[acciocake]

If he just said his daughters name was Petal that may be the cutest thing I've ever heard. I mean really. I can't get over it. 

[thatgirlliza]

Making this now! Every year I make it! It’s fab! Add the Turkey giblets too!