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Latest post on 27 October 2014 - 13:41

Has anyone seen any lately?

I prefer the low salt one but even just the red box would be good. They seem to have been out of stock for ages.

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Latest post on 12 November 2014 - 10:12

I confess that without meat juices I don't know how to make gravy - we don't use Oxo, so I find the Bisto Best in the Jar (not meat flavoured) with boiling water perfectly ok.. When I have a roast with meat juices I can make a proper gravy with Bisto powder (in the box) and if I want to thicken a casserole or mince I use a sprinkle of the granules in the red drum - as a gravy it's pretty foul !! lol but each to his own - I think we all like to hark back to the way our mums used to feed us :) Meat juices pretty much make the sauce, true! Deglazing is the best, but if you don't have stock in the freezer (or on standby) then it's a tough job, I agree. One way to go though, is the onion route. Caramelise onions in equal parts of butter/oil -- brown/white/whatever onions -- with a bit of water or stock if you have it, plus a bit of salt and a teaspoon of sugar. Really let the onions cook over a constant low eat until they're dark brown and thickening. That's where the flavour comes from. When softened and dark, add some flour and some more stock/water to the mix as the sauce thickens. Even a dollop of cream, for richness, can add a bit of interest and thickness (but before you do that, a splash of wine or even better, brandy, can work wonders). Don't forget to season with pepper and a bit more salt, if needed. Herbs too! Herbs are great. This works for roasts and sausages and all sorts. Just delicious. . <em>edited by LadyBee on 12/11/2014</em>

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Latest post on 12 November 2014 - 09:15

I confess that without meat juices I don't know how to make gravy - we don't use Oxo, so I find the Bisto Best in the Jar (not meat flavoured) with boiling water perfectly ok.. When I have a roast with meat juices I can make a proper gravy with Bisto powder (in the box) and if I want to thicken a casserole or mince I use a sprinkle of the granules in the red drum - as a gravy it's pretty foul !! lol but each to his own - I think we all like to hark back to the way our mums used to feed us :) If I think back to when my Mum made gravy there was no such thing as a 'convenience' gravy, it was always made from scratch with meat juices, vegetable waters, flour and gravy salt. In fact, when my children were at home I did the same as gravy granules hadn't yet been invented. Yes, I am old, lol These days, I use both methods, depending on what I am making.

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Latest post on 12 November 2014 - 09:10

I bought a box of the Bisto gravy powder in Lulu al barsha on Monday

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Latest post on 12 November 2014 - 09:04

I confess that without meat juices I don't know how to make gravy - we don't use Oxo, so I find the Bisto Best in the Jar (not meat flavoured) with boiling water perfectly ok.. When I have a roast with meat juices I can make a proper gravy with Bisto powder (in the box) and if I want to thicken a casserole or mince I use a sprinkle of the granules in the red drum - as a gravy it's pretty foul !! lol but each to his own - I think we all like to hark back to the way our mums used to feed us :)

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Latest post on 12 November 2014 - 09:00

Genuinely interested.. Do peopel really use these? Don you just add some flour to pan juices and cook out? Yes. This. However ... when DH wants to eat cr@p that reminds him of being a kid, he invariably requests bangers and mash with fake gravy, so I have a jar of bisto (mix it with boiling water) on standby. Shudder. Still ... makes him smile, and for everything else: I make gravy/jus/etc from scratch. :) the smell of it and the look of it...... it's on a par with drinking nescafe edited by IzzyOnTheSeat on 12/11/2014 Worse. Airline coffee in Economy class. Bleargh.

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Latest post on 12 November 2014 - 08:59

Genuinely interested.. Do peopel really use these? Don you just add some flour to pan juices and cook out? Yes. This. However ... when DH wants to eat cr@p that reminds him of being a kid, he invariably requests bangers and mash with fake gravy, so I have a jar of bisto (mix it with boiling water) on standby. Shudder. Still ... makes him smile, and for everything else: I make gravy/jus/etc from scratch. :) the smell of it and the look of it...... it's on a par with drinking nescafe <em>edited by IzzyOnTheSeat on 12/11/2014</em>

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Latest post on 12 November 2014 - 08:44

Genuinely interested.. Do peopel really use these? Don you just add some flour to pan juices and cook out? Yes. This. However ... when DH wants to eat cr@p that reminds him of being a kid, he invariably requests bangers and mash with fake gravy, so I have a jar of bisto (mix it with boiling water) on standby. Shudder. Still ... makes him smile, and for everything else: I make gravy/jus/etc from scratch. :)

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Latest post on 11 November 2014 - 19:55

I seen them in LuLu hypermarket down in Al Barsha

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Latest post on 11 November 2014 - 18:37

For all who were looking, Bisto Gravy Granules - Regular Red Box, are back in stock in Waitrose, Dubai Marina Mall & Spinney,s Marina Walk. Thanks for posting that. Hopefully they will also have the reduced salt one. Choithram's are now stocking Tesco gravy granules, which I bought, but haven't tried yet.

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Latest post on 11 November 2014 - 15:55

Used to love a cup of Oxo or Bovril at footy matches. You can't beat Bisto when you want something quick like chips and gravy. Oooh, fancying that for my tea tonight now! :biggrin: edited by Made in Sheffield on 11/11/2014 <em>edited by Made in Sheffield on 11/11/2014</em>

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Latest post on 11 November 2014 - 15:25

For all who were looking, Bisto Gravy Granules - Regular Red Box, are back in stock in Waitrose, Dubai Marina Mall & Spinney,s Marina Walk.

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Latest post on 27 October 2014 - 19:45

Go with Bisto Best gravy granules, its way easier than the normal granules. You just add hot water and the gravy tastes a lot lot better. I don't think I have ever seen them here What colour pot are they in? :-) Yup Bisto Best comes in a glass jar, my favourite is the Beef ! <em>edited by ClaireBonkersB on 27/10/2014</em>

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Latest post on 27 October 2014 - 19:24

Bisto gravy granules are available in Geant in Arabian Ranches and I'm sure they had some in Spinneys Motor City last week. Bisto Best usually comes in a glass jar, mainly onion flavour or occasionally you can get beef, chicken or veg

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Latest post on 27 October 2014 - 17:09

Go with Bisto Best gravy granules, its way easier than the normal granules. You just add hot water and the gravy tastes a lot lot better. I don't think I have ever seen them here What colour pot are they in? :-)

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Latest post on 27 October 2014 - 17:06

Go with Bisto Best gravy granules, its way easier than the normal granules. You just add hot water and the gravy tastes a lot lot better.

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Latest post on 27 October 2014 - 17:06

Go with Bisto Best gravy granules, its way easier than the normal granules. You just add hot water and the gravy tastes a lot lot better.

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Latest post on 27 October 2014 - 16:12

Genuinely interested.. Do peopel really use these? Don you just add some flour to pan juices and cook out? I use it when I am being lazy Izzy. For stews etc I use Oxo as it is just add to water There was a time when you couldn't get red oxos here and the other makes don't taste the same DO people really use those as well? i make my own chicken stock; then reduce it down and freeze in chunks so that i just add one and some water. Not the best person to ask on this stuff - i make my own ketchup ! Your username should be Mrs Beeton haha I cant be bothered to make my own stock etc as I don't eat a lot of meat but when I do and want gravy its easier for me to use Bisto

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Latest post on 27 October 2014 - 15:17

Genuinely interested.. Do peopel really use these? Don you just add some flour to pan juices and cook out? I use it when I am being lazy Izzy. For stews etc I use Oxo as it is just add to water There was a time when you couldn't get red oxos here and the other makes don't taste the same It depends on what I've been cooking as to how and when I use them. In a casserole, stew, etc. I would add Oxo cubes as a stock while cooking and then cornflour and Bisto powder to thicken. Same method with meat juices. If I didn't have juices/liquid from cooking, then I would use Bisto granules to make a gravy, i.e. sausage and mash. I think the taste is just fine. <em>edited by amelia on 27/10/2014</em>

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Latest post on 27 October 2014 - 15:13

Genuinely interested.. Do peopel really use these? Don you just add some flour to pan juices and cook out? I use it when I am being lazy Izzy. For stews etc I use Oxo as it is just add to water There was a time when you couldn't get red oxos here and the other makes don't taste the same DO people really use those as well? i make my own chicken stock; then reduce it down and freeze in chunks so that i just add one and some water. Not the best person to ask on this stuff - i make my own ketchup !

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Latest post on 27 October 2014 - 15:10

Genuinely interested.. Do peopel really use these? Don you just add some flour to pan juices and cook out? I use it when I am being lazy Izzy. For stews etc I use Oxo as it is just add to water There was a time when you couldn't get red oxos here and the other makes don't taste the same

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Latest post on 27 October 2014 - 15:06

Genuinely interested.. Do peopel really use these? Don you just add some flour to pan juices and cook out?

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Latest post on 27 October 2014 - 15:05

Saw some in Park n Shop Last week, in the Pork section though Thanks, will trek up there and have a look.

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Latest post on 27 October 2014 - 15:02

Saw some in Park n Shop Last week, in the Pork section though I wonder if the Oxo cubes were the same as they all but disappeared too and I had to buy them in bulk from home Oops - sorry that is what I meant! OXO not Bisto :) Bisto isn't as nice as Oxos but easier to make ha

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Latest post on 27 October 2014 - 14:43

Saw some in Park n Shop Last week, in the Pork section though I wonder if the Oxo cubes were the same as they all but disappeared too and I had to buy them in bulk from home Oops - sorry that is what I meant! OXO not Bisto :)

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Latest post on 27 October 2014 - 13:54

Saw some in Park n Shop Last week, in the Pork section though I wonder if the Oxo cubes were the same as they all but disappeared too and I had to buy them in bulk from home

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Latest post on 27 October 2014 - 13:50

Saw some in Park n Shop Last week, in the Pork section though

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Latest post on 27 October 2014 - 13:49

I too cant find them anywhere I asked the Manager of Choitrhams at the weekend and he said they have been out of stock for a while. If anyone does see them please let me know too

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