This make-ahead turkey gravy frees up valuable kitchen time for Thanksgiving, plus it will look and taste even better than those frantic, last-minute versions.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Gravy Recipes Turkey Gravy Recipes
Time 4h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine onion, carrots, celery, and vegetable oil in a large roasting pan and toss to coat. Place turkey wings on top of vegetables
- Place roasting pan in the preheated oven and cook until the turkey wings are browned and vegetables are caramelized and softened, 45 to 60 minutes.
- Transfer turkey wings and vegetables to a large stockpot. Place the roasting pan over a stovetop burner on medium heat. Pour 2 tablespoons cold water into the pan and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits. Transfer mixture to the stockpot and add 10 cups cold water, thyme, and garlic.
- Bring turkey wing mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until meat falls off the bone, about 3 hours. Skim off turkey fat throughout the process and set aside 2 tablespoons.
- Strain turkey stock and reserve 6 cups of stock; discard all the solids.
- Heat butter and 2 tablespoons reserved turkey fat in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour and cook, whisking continuously, until it begins to smell like cooked pie crust, 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly pour in turkey stock, whisking continuously. Increase heat to high and simmer until thick and warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 92.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
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Jio Bayden
[email protected]This gravy is amazing! I made it for my family's Thanksgiving dinner and everyone loved it. It was so easy to make and it tasted like it had been simmering for hours.
Vlora Krasniqi
[email protected]I'm a professional chef and I always use this recipe for my turkey gravy. It's the best I've ever had.
Hafiz Jii
[email protected]This is the only turkey gravy recipe I use. It's always perfect and I get rave reviews from my family and friends.
Chanelle Thomas
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of gravy, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so rich and flavorful, I could eat it on anything.
Tayyab Manj
[email protected]This gravy is so flavorful and easy to make. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just reheat it on the day of the party. It's always a hit with my guests.
Shuvo Mondol
[email protected]I've been making this gravy for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
Kristal Arzola
[email protected]This gravy is a lifesaver! I'm always short on time on Thanksgiving, and this recipe lets me get a head start on the gravy. It's also delicious, which is a bonus.
Matt Mos
[email protected]This is the best turkey gravy recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I highly recommend it!
Oppong Ofori
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this gravy made it taste amazing! I'll definitely be making this again for Christmas.
Luckey Khan
[email protected]This gravy was a total hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was easy to make ahead of time, which saved me a lot of stress on the big day. The flavor was rich and savory, and it paired perfectly with the turkey and stuffing.