Fail-Safe Gravy for Christmas Dinner | Jamie Oliver

This is Jamie's tried and trusted gravy recipe using the resting juices from your roast meat - in this case Turkey. From mastering the roast vegetable base, to the importance of balancing sweet and sour and locking in flavour using giblets and resting juices - Jamie will show you how to create a gravy that’s thick, rich and next level deliciousness.

Check out the rest Jamie’s fail-safe Christmas recipes:

to guarantee an all round delicious roast dinner.

This recipe contains 1/2 teaspoon of added sugar per person in the jam based on the serving suggestion for the fail-safe roast turkey that accompanies it.

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[utubeNERD]

Funny thing is I find my self watching this video every year and following the same recipe but i still watch him do it ! Makes me feel festive 🤣

[Paintplayer]

I like that tip about moving the pot to push the foam to the side. Great video, too. I like that this and other food tube videos demonstrate a concept rather than a strict recipe. It teaches fundamentals so people can really understand and expand upon the technique rather than just being able to follow directions. You're doing a service to the global community.

[shomix]

Jamie is so passionate about cooking. He deserves the praise he gets. But I also feel like he doesn't like that kind of pressure. His just a regular guy who enjoys cooking. Cheers Jamie. And keep it up :)

[Val-duwb]

A total DIY Gravy virgin, so followed this to the tea and it was utterly fantastic! Everyone loved it! Thank you J.O for holding my hand and walking me through it. Loved your video and will use if forever!!!

[QuangTran.]

That is so much love in a gravy... I LOVE IT!

[christophetessier]

After 30 years living in France I just used yesterday for my Christmas Day meal for the 1st time this incredibly delicious gravy ! OMG we all loved it made such a difference. I’ve only just started watching Jamie’s videos which always brings a smile to my face. I must admit I think you are going to make a difference to my boring life in the kitchen 🥳🤭😉 Thx & stay safe to all. Maria

[michaelandersenjones]

Been banging out this awesome gravy for many years now....love it! So easy to modify it and change things up! Calvados today for Thanksgiving dinner! Thanks for being awesome Jamie!

[CarolineHicks]

This Gravy is hands down the best gravy ive ever had. I didnt add stock, just water instead and its still so flavorful

[crojonphoenix]

I use ground almonds instead of flour as a thickener.
Adds a bit more flavour and you wont get the glooping or the powdery taste of flour if you add too much of it.

Ground pecans also a treat.

[cathydesantis]

I've always been intimidated with the gravy and get really stressed. I followed the basics of this gravy method and it was the easiest & best gravy I ever made! The trivet of veggies was amazing advice!

[edechamp]

Additional tip: right before serving, melt a nice piece of butter in it, to make your gravy silky and shiny !

[PhresherAir]

Utterly inspiring! I watched about 1/2 dozen videos and one of them twice! I've been stressed with the big family dinners for the last few years but now I'm so excited to bless them with some fresh ideas & flavours. Thx a million!

[leeswan]

I made this and cooked the Turkey as your instructions, I was so pleased with the gravy, I will now be making it like this again x thanks Jamie, love your cooking

[debbiem]

Wonderful video! Similarly, I roast my turkey on a layer of peeled, halved onions, chunked carrots and some celery too, with various herbs and such. The bacon I put on top of the turkey - removing it for the final browning of the birdie. The thing I do that we enjoy, is after roasting and removing the turkey from the pan I carefully separate out the onion halves and carrot pieces (that were deliciously cooked in those turkey juices) and save them to arrange around the roasted turkey. Sometimes I brown them up a bit more under the broiler first. It makes a nice presentation, and they taste so very good! Many thanks for your program from an old Mom in Canada :-)

[quelikingz]

I guess I'm the only one concerned about how hot that looked when he tasted it lol

[utubeNERD]

Did this step by step last Christmas and will be doing the same again this year, it was outstanding 😍

[runkeliyte]

Make this every year. It never fails! Best gravy ever 😊

[marciateixeira]

I did this recipe last year plus the Turkey for the first time. OMG MY FAMILY LOVES it was my firat home made turkey for christmas. I cant wait to do again this year

[CPAndy-xx]

We stuff our turkey w/onion, carrots, celery tops and rosemary sprigs. The cooking juices marinade that and drip into the same pan while the turkey is cooking. We simmer the neck & gizzards on the stovetop a long time w/mirapoix then add the strained liquid to the strained, degreased pan drippings. Same flavors. Tomato paste, S&P, spices like poultry seasoning and rosemary /thyme - but nothing like wine, Worcestershire etc.

[marst]

Oh yes, love his passion for the gravy, and rightly so!