Get ahead gravy - a bit bland!

[jonny_bravo]

Made Jamie Olivers get ahead gravy for the past few years, it's always gone down well with Xmas dinner. Only this years batch tastes a bit meh! I realised I missed the Sage afterwards,. thats all

Bunged it in the freezer for now to defrost nearer the time, any suggestions on getting some extra flavour in it?

[calibrax]

A generous dash of English Mustard powder.

[Davey S2]

Lob in a Knorr stock pot. The herb ones are good for giving stews and gravies a lift.

[Vyse]

Add some Marmite.

[Phud]

Vyse said:

Add some Marmite.

+1, but careful or Worcestershire sauce instead

[jonny_bravo]

Thanks for the ideas chaps, the herb Knorr sounds good, maybe some chicken stock too?....

[Melman Giraffe]

Reducing will intensify the flavour

[tedmus]

Splash of soy sauce and/or przyprawa.

[krallicious]

Throw some sage and rosemary stalks into the gravy after it has boiled and leave to infuse. Mushroom ketchup is also very useful. You can also add a couple of anchovies but be very careful if you do this.

[ascayman]

A glass of port a spoonful of cranberry sauce then reduce a little.

[hacksaw]

As another alternative, add a splash of maggi. Lovely stuff

[fredt]

Salt, probably

[Mr Gearchange]

Add the meat juices from the roast on the day.

Stockpots/marmite are also a good idea - but to my mind it works better with a beef gravy than turkey.

[rehab71]

Phud said:

Vyse said:

Add some Marmite.

+1, but careful or Worcestershire sauce instead

This! Hate it on toast etc. but great in gravy!