How to Prepare Perfect Gravy—and Spiked Cranberry Sauce

Regardless of how tender the turkey or how smooth the mashed potatoes are, no Thanksgiving spread is truly complete without the perfect gravy and zesty cranberry sauce. In this guide, we'll show you how to prepare amazing gravy well in advance (before your turkey even reaches the table), along with a special cranberry sauce featuring a festive secret ingredient. (Hint: It’s rum.)