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Have you ever wondered if you Can you Freeze Gravy? Don’t toss out your holiday gravy or your sausage gravy when you can easily freeze to use again.

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Pouring brown gravy over turkey

What is Gravy?

Gravy is made from leftover juices from the meat you cook. After you have cooked your holiday turkey or ham, the leftover juices can be mixed with other ingredients to make a gravy.

The gravy is thickened with a flour or cornstarch slurry to be able to pour over your meats and vegetables. Some people can’t eat their meal without this added dish.

Can you Freeze Gravy?

The simple answer is yes, gravy can be frozen. When you find yourself with leftover gravy, don’t throw it out, use these tips to use for a different meal.

We do not make gravy often. It is staple recipe when I make certain foods but it is mainly served during the holidays. Leftover turkey drippings mixed with stock, fat and flour combined makes the most magical side.

That is why we love to freeze it so we can enjoy this amazing flavor gravy throughout the year.

How to Freeze Gravy:

Follow these easy steps to freeze your leftover gravy.

  • Completely Cool – Make sure to allow your gravy to cool completely or get to room temperature before storing.
  • ice Cube Trays – We like to store in ice cube trays to make frozen cubes in small amounts. This give us individual servings and perfect if you only need to defrost a small portion.
  • Freezer ContainerPour the leftover gravy in a freezer safe container or a freezer bag. We recommend to labelled and date the container
  • Freeze – Frozen gravy will last up to 3 months in the freezer if stored properly. Do not refreeze gravy after it has been thawed. This will cause the gravy to have freezer burn.
Brown gravy in a gravy container

Can you Freeze White Gravy?

Freezing white gravy can be a little tricky, but you can freeze it. Store the white gravy as indicated above.

When you are ready to thaw the white gravy, it will separate. As you are reheating the defrost gravy will combine back together. We recommend continually whisking the thawed gravy together until the gravy is creamy again.

Brown gravy in a jar

Can you Freeze Sausage Gravy?

Sausage gravy will freeze similar to how the white gravy freezes. Simple store after the gravy has cooled in a freeze safe container.

When you are ready to serve cream or milk based gravy, make sure to whisk to reheat the gravy in a sauce pan until the gravy is creamy again.

Pouring white gravy over mashed potatoes

What to do with Leftover Gravy:

  • Add to soup to thicken it and make it creamy.
  • Serve over Biscuits for breakfast.
  • Make fried chicken and serve over your mashed potatoes.

Easy Gravy Recipes:

We love making and serving gravy. We love it over our mashed potatoes, Thanksgiving turkey, or our holiday ham. These are our favorite gravy recipes that are easy to make.

1. How to Make Brown Gravy:

Around here, dinner isn’t complete without gravy. Homemade gravy is even better. Don’t let the idea of making gravy from scratch intimidate you. It is actually very easy to do.

How to make Brown Gravy
Learn how to make brown gravy with a few ingredients. This is delicious served on mashed potatoes and more. Skip store bought and make this.
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2. How to Make Turkey Gravy:

Once you see just how simple it is to make turkey gravy, you will be hooked. It is so simple and really flavorful. I think it tastes much better than anything you can purchase and I have a feeling you will agree.

How to Make Turkey Gravy
Learn how to make turkey gravy and skip the store bought gravy. This is super easy and amazing over turkey or mashed potatoes.
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3. How to Make White Gravy:

White gravy is a must when we make fried chicken and mashed potatoes. It is so delicious and easy to make. We even make white gravy for biscuits and gravy on the weekends.

How to make White Gravy
Learn how to make this White Gravy Recipe in just a few minutes and with pantry ingredients. Save money by making your own white gravy!
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How to Freeze Gravy

Can you Freeze Gravy? Don't toss out your holiday gravy or your sausage gravy when you can easily freeze to use again.
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Keyword: How to Freeze Gravy
Servings: 1
Author: Eating on a Dime

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Instructions

  • Completely Cool – Make sure to allow your gravy to cool completely or get to room temperature before storing.
  • ice Cube Trays – We like to store in ice cube trays to make frozen cubes in small amounts. This give us individual servings and perfect if you only need to defrost a small portion.
  • Freezer Container – Pour the leftover gravy in a freezer safe container or a freezer bag. We recommend to labelled and date the container
  • Freeze – Frozen gravy will last up to 3 months in the freezer if stored properly. Do not refreeze gravy after it has been thawed. This will cause the gravy to have freezer burn.

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