I haven't had a premade canned or bottled gravy in 10 years, which shows you what I generally think of those products. But I am getting very weak lately as my MS appears to be in one of those 'advance' modes, no matter how much I eat right, rest and take care of myself.

I don't happen to have any canned stock, and I lack the energy to make beef stock from scratch. I'm going to be preparing a light textured beef and veal meatloaf, using onions, celery, a pinch of herbes de Provence, an egg or two and panko bread crumbs. What kind of premade gravy I can buy at the store which is any good? Or do I need to buy canned stock and do from scratch? (Tiring)

Being chronically lazy, I buy Knorr sauces and gravies. They are very nice quality for a premade product.

I discovered Campbell's Beef Gravy (in a can) not so long ago.

I honestly think it's pretty good, really quite tasty for what it is. Definitely better than the powdered mixes, that's for sure.

Don't much like the Beef Gravy with onions, though, I'd rather add my own, or not, as the situation dictates.

My friend told me that, rather than make lumpy unacceptable gravy at Thanksgiving, she drives through Kentucky Fried Chicken and orders a quart. I laughed at my old college roomate when she told me she did this but I've tried it, it's acceptable in a pinch, and there's no pan to clean.

That's brilliant. I've never thought of that. When I make steak, I also sometimes get a large order of fries at the KFC a block away and just keep it warm in the oven.

Those 11 herbs and spices must make good gravy too.

That is brilliant.

Fantastic idea! I'm definitely keeping this in mind for the upcoming Thanksgiving dinner I'm having, as making gravy isn't my strong point, cooking-wise.

I bought a couple of jars of Heinz brand gravies at Kroger. The one I used for the meatloaf was 'Savory Beef Gravy.' It was quite servicible with the meatloaf and from scratch mashed potatoes. In fact I'm certain I've had the Heinz gravy -or something identical- at quite a few restaurants. I like my from scratch far better, but hey, it was on sale too. Heinz also makes a jarred product named Bistro Au Jus. I nabbed a couple of bottles of it. In fact it looked like the beef gravy I make. I like a thinnish beefy sauce.

KFC gravy is actually pretty low fat as well. I had to dissect their menu for a nutrition class. Now, of course it makes up for all that missing fat with tons of salt. I don't personally watch my salt intake but I know alot of people do...

I always stock up on Williams-Sonoma turkey gravy base after the holidays when it goes on sale. Just add meat juices et voila! pretty damn good gravy.