Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy Recipe

Prep Time::20 mins

Cook Time:: 2 hrs 55 mins

Total Time:: 3 hrs 15 mins

Servings::32

Yield::8 cups

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 32 servings

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

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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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.

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Roast in the preheated oven until wings are browned, about 1 hour 15 minutes.

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Transfer wings and onions to a 5-quart stockpot.

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Add water to the roasting pan and stir, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan.

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Pour water and pan scrapings into the stockpot.

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Stir in 6 cups chicken broth, carrots, and thyme. Set over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 ½ 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.

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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.

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Skim and discard fat from the turkey broth, then bring to a gentle boil.

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Whisk flour into the remaining 2 cups chicken broth in a bowl until smooth.

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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.

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Serve immediately or pour into containers, cool, and refrigerate or freeze.

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Please note the differences in yield, ingredient amounts, cook time, and preparation when using the Allrecipes magazine version of this recipe.

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