Everyone knows leftovers this is the best part of Thanksgiving. Now Heinz wants to make it easier than ever to dip your next day's turkey in gravy.
With just a week left until the big day, the brand is releasing a new seasoning called Leftover Gravy in a convenient bottle.
Wondering what inspired the new product and how to get your hands on a bottle? Here's everything we know.
Yes, it's inspired by a popular episode of Friends.
Heinz has returned to the '90s sitcom for inspiration for his latest innovation.
Friends fans may remember a 1998 episode called “The One with Ross' Sandwich.” In this episode Monica does “Sandwich Moist Maker filled with leftover food for Ross. The layer of bread soaked in gravy is one of the defining features of the sandwich.
November 18 Heinz shared a photo of his squeezable sauce on Instagram and captioned the post: “The one where HEINZ makes sauce for leftovers.”
Social media users have been very receptive to the idea, with many expressing their excitement.
“Mmm, yum, this better be for real!” – one commented. Another wrote: “Need this 😍.”
One Instagram user weighed in, writing: “As you say, best sandwich gravy, follow me.”
But not everyone liked this idea. One social media user even called the product a “crime against humanity.”
Another questioned whether it's as good as it sounds, writing: “Ok y'all think this is a good idea but has anyone tried/tried it??”
Squeeze sauce is already sold out.
On November 18th, the Heinz Leftover Gravy debuted on Walmart.com as a limited edition release. Heinz Leftover Sauce Kit Includes one squeezable bottle of gravy, a can of Heinz Homestyle Turkey Gravy, and a recipe for the “Perfect Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich.”
The $1.88 sets sold out quickly, but Heinz plans to add additional sets for sale on Walmart.com throughout the rest of the week.
