--- title: Make-Ahead Gravy description: Make gravy now, a perfect recipe for holiday meals, includes preparation and storage tips to ensure a smooth, flavorful gravy that complements your dishes. image: https://blog.marketstreetunited.com/hubfs/Make-Ahead%20Gravy%20_%20Website%20Cover%20Image%201x1.jpg --- [![Market Street](https://blog.marketstreetunited.com/hubfs/Market%20Street%20Blog%202019/MarketStreet.png)](https://www.marketstreetunited.com) - [Save](https://blog.marketstreetunited.com/make-ahead-gravy#) - [Coupons](https://www.marketstreetunited.com/rs/digitalcoupons/choose) - [Weekly Ad](https://www.marketstreetunited.com/rs/weeklyad) - [Offers](https://www.marketstreetunited.com/rs/offers) - [Rewards Items](https://www.marketstreetunited.com/rs/rewards) - [Rewards Program](https://www.marketstreetunited.com/page/savings/rewards) - [Browse](https://blog.marketstreetunited.com/make-ahead-gravy#) - [Departments](https://www.marketstreetunited.com/rs/PlanYourTrip) - [Recipes](https://www.marketstreetunited.com/page/rs/reipes) - [Health & Wellness](https://www.marketstreetunited.com/healthandwellness2) - [Pharmacy](https://www.marketstreetunited.com/page/pharmacy) - [Concierge Event Planning](https://www.marketstreetunited.com/page/concierge) - [Floral](https://www.marketstreetunited.com/page//floral) - [Deli & Food to Go](https://www.marketstreetunited.com/deliandfoodtogo) - [Blog](https://blog.marketstreetunited.com) - [Shop Online](https://www.marketstreetunited.com/rs/shoponline) - [Groceries](https://storefront.shop.theunitedfamily.com/) - [Catering](https://www.marketstreetunited.com/rs/catering) - [Gift Cards](https://www.marketstreetunited.com/rs/giftcards) - [FTD Floral](https://www.marketstreetflowers.com/) ![](https://blog.marketstreetunited.com/hubfs/Market%20Street%20Blog%202019/MagnifyingGlass.png) [![](https://blog.marketstreetunited.com/hubfs/Market%20Street%20Blog%202019/Cart.png)](https://blog.marketstreetunited.com/make-ahead-gravy#) [![](https://blog.marketstreetunited.com/hubfs/Market%20Street%20Blog%202019/list.png)](https://blog.marketstreetunited.com/make-ahead-gravy#) [![](https://blog.marketstreetunited.com/hubfs/Albertsons%20Blog%202019/Ei-navicon.svg.png)](https://blog.marketstreetunited.com/make-ahead-gravy#) ![](https://blog.marketstreetunited.com/hubfs/Make-Ahead%20Gravy%20_%20Website%20Cover%20Image%201x1.jpg) # Make-Ahead Gravy Author [A Pleasant Little Kitchen](https://blog.marketstreetunited.com/author/a-pleasant-little-kitchen) | November 1, 2025 **Makes about 4 cups gravy** **Author note: **The chicken drumettes is to create “drippings” that would typically be collected at the end of the roasted turkey process. If you have drippings already available, skip the first step and omit the chicken and olive oil from your ingredient list. To save prep time, use pre-diced onions, carrots and celery. It is important to run the gravy through a fine sieve at the end. The final gravy texture is off putting if this step is skipped. Ingredients 1 tbsp extra virgin oil 1 lb chicken drumettes 3 tbsp unsalted butter 3 tbsp flour 1 cup dry white wine 4 cups chicken stock 2 tbsp tomato paste 1/4 cup diced celery 1/2 cup diced onions 1/2 cup diced carrots 2 bay leaves, torn in half Fresh sage and thyme, tied together 1 tsp kosher salt black pepper, to taste Instructions In a large pan, add the olive oil and warm over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook until brown, making sure to brown all sides, about 10 to 15 minutes.  Remove the chicken and set aside to use for optional chicken stock.  Reduce the heat to medium, add butter and melt. 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