MAKE-AHEAD TURKEY GRAVY

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My family loves gravy, so I can never have enough homemade gravy on hand for a holiday dinner. The base for this one is prepared with turkey wings and can be prepped in advance. -Linda Fitzsimmons, Fort Edward, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h25m

Yield 4-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 turkey wings (1-1/2 to 2 pounds)
2 medium onions, quartered
2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 celery ribs with leaves, cut into 2-inch pieces
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place turkey wings and onions in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 1-1/4 hours, turning once., Transfer wings and onions to a Dutch oven. Add 6 cups broth, carrots, celery and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes. , Strain; discard wings and vegetables. (Can be made ahead to this point and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.) Skim fat from cooking liquid. Add enough remaining broth to measure 3-1/2 cups; set aside., In a large saucepan, whisk flour and remaining broth until smooth. Gradually stir in cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in butter and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Shirakat Malik
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up leftover turkey.


Big Pappy
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This gravy is a delicious and easy way to add flavor to your holiday meals.


Yaseen Mohammed
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I'm new to cooking, and this recipe was easy to follow.


N F
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I can't wait to try this recipe for my next dinner party.


curtis berry
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This recipe is a keeper. I'll be using it for years to come.


pradip nishad
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I made this gravy for a potluck dinner, and everyone raved about it.


Angel Bueaty
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I'm allergic to gluten, so I used gluten-free flour. The gravy turned out great!


David Reader
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This gravy is the perfect addition to any holiday meal.


MD Rahim Vila
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I'm not a big fan of gravy, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Kayla Giacoman
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I've made this gravy several times now, and it's always a hit. My family loves it!


Rfhg T
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the gravy turns out delicious.


Rana Rizwan
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my gravy turned out lumpy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Natasza LItwoniwicz
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The gravy was a little too thick for my taste, but it was still very good.


FIFITA VAVAU
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Tristan Geelan
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This recipe saved me so much time on Thanksgiving Day. I was able to make the gravy ahead of time, and it was still perfect when I served it.


Nadira Nity
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I've tried many make-ahead gravy recipes, and this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make, and it tastes just as good as gravy made from scratch.


Alexis Taylor
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This gravy was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was rich, flavorful, and had the perfect consistency. I'll definitely be making this again next year.