Chef John's Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy Recipe

Prep Time::15 mins

Cook Time:: 4 hrs

Total Time:: 4 hrs 15 mins

Servings::8

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped

2 carrots, chopped

2 ribs celery, chopped

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

2 large turkey wings

2 tablespoons cold water

10 cups cold water

4 sprigs fresh thyme

2 cloves garlic

3 tablespoons butter

½ cup all-purpose flour

1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Gather all ingredients, and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

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Combine onion, carrots, celery, and oil in a large roasting pan; toss to coat. Place turkey wings on top of vegetables.

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Roast in the preheated oven until turkey wings are browned and vegetables are caramelized and softened, 45 to 60 minutes.

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Transfer turkey wings and vegetables to a large stockpot.

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Place the roasting pan over a stovetop burner set to medium heat. Pour 2 tablespoons cold water into the pan and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits.

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Pour mixture into the stockpot and add 10 cups cold water, thyme, and garlic.

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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, reserving 2 tablespoons.

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Strain turkey stock and reserve 6 cups stock; discard all solids.

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Heat butter and reserved turkey fat in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook until it smells like cooked pie crust, 2 to 3 minutes.

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Slowly pour in reserved turkey stock, whisking constantly.

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Increase heat to high and simmer gravy until thick and warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season with cayenne, salt, and black pepper.

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Serve and enjoy!

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