How to Make Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the rich, savory flavor of homemade turkey gravy to complement your holiday meal. But making gravy on the spot can be time-consuming and hectic, especially when you have a kitchen full of hungry guests waiting for the main course. That's where this Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy recipe comes in to save the day. This recipe allows you to prepare your gravy ahead of time, so you can focus on other tasks on the big day and still serve up a delicious, homemade gravy that will ...

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Ingredients

  • 6 large turkey wings
  • 2 medium onions, peeled and quartered
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 cups chicken broth, divided
  • ¾ cup chopped carrots
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 55 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 8 cups

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Arrange turkey wings in a single layer in a large roasting pan; scatter onions over top.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until wings are browned, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Transfer wings and onions to a 5-quart stockpot.
  • Add water to the roasting pan and stir, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan.
  • Pour water and pan scrapings into the stockpot.
  • Stir in 6 cups chicken broth, carrots, and thyme. Set over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Transfer wings to a cutting board and let sit until cool enough to handle. Pull off skin and meat. Discard skin and reserve meat for another use.
  • Pour contents of the stockpot through a large strainer into a 3-quart saucepan. Press on vegetables in the strainer to extract any remaining liquid; discard vegetables.
  • Skim and discard fat from the turkey broth, then bring to a gentle boil.
  • Whisk flour into the remaining 2 cups chicken broth in a bowl until smooth.
  • Gradually whisk flour mixture into the simmering turkey broth. Simmer, whisking occasionally, until gravy has thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in butter and pepper.
  • Serve immediately or pour into containers, cool, and refrigerate or freeze.
  • Nutrition

    59 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 18mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 68mg