Instant Gravy

[Andyprince]

Why do gravy granules taste of metal to me but other people say it's fine ?

[mikey4444]

I don't make gravy very often but I find the Bisto granules very tasty, especially if you add a dash of Worcester Sauce !

[dunnitall]

Down to taste buds I think. I don't like anything manufactured if I can help it. So understand that things may affect people differently. I'm sure there will people along to explain the intracies but I feel IMO it is down to individuals.

[Tilly2]

You need to take the spoon out of the jug, Andy.

[Baldric]

Red Wine iis a great addition to Gravy if you're not mean minded.

[EcclesCake]

You may well be more sensitive to the multitude of artificial additives in instant gravy.

[mikey4444]

Baldric is right....a glass of Port is even better !

[ummmm]

If I use Bisto I always add a little bit of sugar as I find it tastes a little bitter.

[woofgang]

you may be a supertaster. I cannot eat any kind of brassica because to me they all taste bitter....can't use any kind of non sugar sweetener because I can taste them too. Can’t use MSG either.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supertaster

[Old_Geezer]

There are a number of revolting "foods" that I don't understand why some folk claim to, actually, like ?!?

I think both tastebuds and brain interpretation play a part. In some folk certain tastes may be minimised/overlooked by the brain, whilst in other folk perhaps the brain notes, latches on to a flavour, and exaggerates it ?

[TheWinner]

I don't like using OXO cubes, they leave a funny aftertaste. Try using the Co-op's own brand, they are very good. Or try Goldenfry, they are good too.

[woofgang]

TheWinner, oxo cubes now have MSG in. Like you I noticed an unpleasant aftertaste so did some research. When they reduced the salt in them about 8 years ago they added MSG. At the same time, Knorr took the MSG out of their stock cubes so I switched brands.

[diddlydo]

Gravy granules, stock cubes etc are vile - end of.

[ummmm]

So how do you make your gravy, diddly?

[Islay]

I used gravy powder or granuals to thicken only, I used the veggie water and the meat juices and then thicken, i have had loads of compliments on my gravy.

[MargoTester]

I usually make it myself, but if I do use granules I add a teaspoon of red current jelly.

[Mamyalynne]

I use granules occasionally, sometimes there are no meat juices or stock and a bought pie etc is sat crying out for something moist ;-)

[Arksided]

As a man just about to set off to Tesco, I'm reading with interest. But for me I like a bisto instant gravy when making bangers n' mash with onion a bit of ground black pepper and garlic. Gordon Ramsay I'm not... I don't have Tourette syndrome.

[diddlydo]

In answer to Ummmm above - I make my own stock in bulk and freeze it. Gravy is made from it plus flour, meat juices, red or white wine (as appropriate to dish)and veg water. Delicious.

[ummmm]

That's what I was thinking Mamy. If you make something like sausage and mash...there is no juices.

So how do people make their gravy with no meat juices to use?

[albaqwerty]

a steak pie needs gravy, especially when served with mashed spuds.
If/when I make my own gravy, I use the juices from the roast beef and add some gravy granules.