need to know
- Heinz launches Leftover Gravy, a squeezable homestyle turkey gravy made for sandwiches after Thanksgiving
- inspired by Friend’ “Moist Maker”, featuring a gravy-soaked middle slice to keep the sandwich moist
- Limited-edition kits are available on Walmart’s website, which include a squeezable bottle and a leftover sandwich recipe card.
Heinz is giving the leftover Thanksgiving shows the star treatment, while also paying homage to a classic sitcom.
The food company released Squeezable Leftover Gravy, designed to transform post-feast sandwiches into a simple, crave-worthy creation.
The first squeezable bottle of Heinz Homestyle Turkey Gravy is made for the day after the holiday, when leftover turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce come together in the gravy-soaked sandwich that fans are famous for Friend As in “damp maker”.
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The Moist Maker debuted in the December 10, 1998 episode “The One with Ross’ Sandwich”, when David Schwimmer’s character, Ross Geller, became depressed after a co-worker stole his carefully prepared leftover sandwich from the office fridge.
The sandwich’s signature feature was the middle piece soaked in gravy, which kept the turkey and stuffing from drying out, and has since become an iconic pop culture reference among fans. Heinz is now bringing that famous leftover sandwich to life with a modern twist.
“While Heinz gravy has always been a fan favorite at the Thanksgiving table, we decided to turn our focus to the next day’s ritual – because we all know leftovers are the best part, and our unfailingly rich and smooth gravy makes them even better,” Jamie Mack, associate director of brand communications for Heinz US, said in a press release. “A social media favorite among millennial sitcom-lovers, the Moist Maker epitomizes the passion for holiday meals prepared with care and detail.”
Mack continued, “Now, Heinz is celebrating fans who share an irrational love of the nostalgic sandwich by providing the key to a delicious sandwich: Heinz Leftover Gravy.”
Heinz did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
The launch comes as Heinz doubles down on gravy during the holiday season, targeting millennial hosts who are redefining Thanksgiving traditions.
Fans can order a 12-ounce jar of Heinz Homestyle Turkey Gravy at walmart.com and receive a limited-edition Leftover Gravy Kit, which includes a squeezable bottle and a recipe card for making the ultimate leftover sandwich, while supplies last.
Made with real turkey broth, Heinz Homestyle Turkey Gravy delivers a rich, smooth, homemade flavor that’s perfect for a holiday feast and a delicious addition to the sandwiches that follow.
With Leftover Gravy, Moist Maker fans can now recreate one of TV’s most famous sandwiches at home with ease and flavor.
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