What to Do if Your Gravy is Too Thin, Thick, Lumpy

Don’t worry if your Thanksgiving gravy didn’t turn out well, you can still save it. Here are some tips on what to do if your gravy is too thin, thick, or lumpy.
What to Do if Your Gravy is Too Thin, Thick, Lumpy
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Ingrid Longauerová
11/28/2013
Updated:
7/18/2015

Don’t worry if your Thanksgiving gravy didn’t turn out well, you can still save it.

If it seems too thin, remove it from the heat and wait a little while. It may thicken. If it is still too thin, add a tablespoon of cornstarch or more flour with some cold water.

If it is too thick, add more broth or more liquid from the turkey pan.

If it is too salty, add some lemon juice or cream.

If it is too bland and pale—the secret of all secrets—add a few granules of instant coffee.

If it is too lumpy, spin it in the blender for a couple seconds until it’s smooth and ready to serve.

Voilá! Your super-easy gravy is ready to eat.

*Image of gravy via Shutterstock

Ingrid Longauerová is a long time employee at the Epoch Media Group. She started working with The Epoch Times as a freelance journalist in 2007 before coming to New York and work in the Web Production department. She is currently a senior graphic designer for the Elite Magazine, a premier luxury lifestyle magazine for affluent Chinese in America produced by the EMG.
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