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Two photos of turkey gravy being poured over sliced turkey and mashed potatoes.

Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy

Rich, silky turkey gravy made ahead from roasted turkey wings, with no pan drippings needed.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 Cups
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds turkey wings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion quartered
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh sage
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce optional

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Large pot
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Roast the wings and vegetables at 425°F for 45 minutes until deeply browned.
  2. Simmer with the broth and herbs for 1 hour 15 minutes, then strain.
  3. Tip: Press on the solids to extract all the flavor.
  4. Cook the butter and flour roux until light golden and nutty.
  5. Whisk in the warm stock slowly and simmer 8 to 10 minutes until thick.
  6. Season, cool, and store until Thanksgiving.

Notes

Whisk in real turkey drippings on the day for extra flavor.
Freezes for up to 3 months.