If you’ve ever dreamed of enjoying a leftover turkey sandwich like Ross Geller in Friends, Heinz is making it easier than ever. The beloved condiment brand has launched its first-ever squeezable gravy, letting fans drizzle rich, savory goodness onto every bite of their post-Thanksgiving meal—ensuring each mouthful stays deliciously moist, just the way Ross loved it in the iconic ’90s sitcom episode. Perfectly timed for the holiday season, this new product combines pop culture nostalgia with culinary convenience, turning every leftover sandwich into a chance to relive a classic TV moment.
Get your ‘Moist Maker’ fix: Heinz brings gravy to every bite
Thanksgiving isn’t just a meal. It’s a multi-day celebration, and for many, the real fun begins the day after. According to a 2023 poll, nearly 94 percent of Americans turn their holiday leftovers into sandwiches, and almost half insist that gravy is the non-negotiable finishing touch. Taking inspiration from the iconic “Moist Maker” sandwich made famous by Friends, Heinz is now making it easier than ever to keep every bite of your leftover turkey sandwich irresistibly moist with its first-ever squeezable gravy.
“While Heinz Gravy has always been a fan favorite on the Thanksgiving table, we decided to focus our attention on the day after ritual—because we all know leftovers are the best part and our unmistakably rich and smooth gravy makes them that much better,” said Jamie Mack, Associate Director of Brand Communications for Heinz U.S. “A social media favorite among millennial sitcom-lovers, the Moist Maker epitomized an obsession with holiday food crafted with care and detail. Now, Heinz is celebrating the fans who share an irrational love of the nostalgic sandwich by providing the key to a delicious day-after sandwich: Heinz Leftover Gravy.”
This innovative product comes at the perfect time for millennial hosts, who are redefining what it means to celebrate the holidays. With the squeezable bottle, gravy can be added to every bite, transforming leftover turkey sandwiches into something as comforting—and crave-worthy—as the original feast.
Beginning November 18, fans can snag a 12oz jar of Heinz Homestyle Turkey Gravy on Walmart.com and receive a special limited-edition Heinz Leftover Gravy Kit, complete with a squeezable bottle and a recipe card for crafting the “Ultimate Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich,” available only while supplies last.
The story behind Ross Geller’s legendary ‘Moist Maker’ sandwich
The “Moist Maker” became a legendary part of Friends lore thanks to Season 5, Episode 9, titled “The One with All the Thanksgiving”. In this classic episode, Ross Geller meticulously crafts a leftover turkey sandwich with an extra slice of bread soaked in gravy—what he affectionately calls the “Moist Maker”—nestled in the middle to keep every bite perfectly moist. Ross treats the sandwich with reverence, storing it carefully in his office fridge, only to return and find that a coworker has eaten it. His heartbreak and outrage over losing the sandwich provide some of the episode’s most memorable comedic moments, and the scene quickly resonated with fans as a hilarious yet relatable reflection of leftover obsession.
Over time, the “Moist Maker” transcended the show itself, becoming shorthand for the ultimate post-Thanksgiving sandwich. It represents a blend of nostalgia, humor, and culinary indulgence that appeals to audiences who cherish both pop culture and comfort food. Heinz’s new squeezable gravy taps directly into this iconic moment, allowing fans to recreate the spirit of the “Moist Maker” without needing a perfectly soaked middle slice. By giving leftovers a rich, savory boost with every drizzle, the brand connects the joy of holiday food with the playful nostalgia of one of the ’90s sitcom’s most celebrated food moments.