Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy

SUBMITTED BY: SUE1956 

"I discovered this excellent Thanksgiving gravy recipe years ago! It is gravy that, unlike most, can be made AHEAD of time. The gravy will keep for 3 months when frozen in an airtight container."
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  2 Hrs
READY IN  2 Hrs 30 Min
Original recipe yield 8 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 6 turkey wings
  • 2 medium onions, peeled and quartered
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 quarts chicken broth, divided
  • 3/4 cup chopped carrot
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Arrange a single layer of turkey wings in a large roasting pan. Scatter the onions over the top of the wings. Roast in the preheated oven for 1-1/4 hours or until wings are browned.
  2. Place browned wings and onions in a 5 quart stockpot. Add water to roasting pan and stir, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Pour the the water from the pan into the stockpot. Stir in 6 cups broth, carrot, and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 1-1/2 hours.
  3. Remove wings from the pot and place on a cutting board. When the wings are cool, pull off the skin and meat. Discard the skin and save the meat for another use. Strain contents of stockpot through a large strainer into a 3 quart saucepan. Press on the vegetables to extract any remaining liquid. Discard the vegetables and skim the fat off the liquid. Bring the contents of the pot to a gentle boil.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk flour into the remaining 2 cups chicken broth until smooth. Gradually whisk the flour mixture into the simmering turkey broth; simmer 3-4 minutes or until the gravy has thickened. Stir in the butter and pepper. Serve immediately or pour into containers and refrigerate or freeze.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 21, 2007 by Momma G 
I'm only giving this a 4 but I think it could be a 5 if the directions are changed slightly. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 16, 2007 by KXR173 
This recipe is a life save on Thanksgiving day. The gravy is DELICIOUS and it takes all the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 24, 2007 by PECOLA 
I was seriously skeptical of any gravy that could hold up for a couple of days and not turn... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 27, 2007 by secretsmile 
If I could give this 500 STARS I WOULD 8 - ) I followed as directed almost exactly (scaled in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 15, 2008 by SUNNY681 
Yes, this gravy tasted pretty good. However, I only gave it 3 stars because I just don't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 14, 2007 by ALLISONWUNDRLAND 
Excellent recipe! One less stressful item to have to worry about on Thanksgiving! I made a few... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 1, 2008 by minolta 
Delicious and so much less stressful to have it done ahead. My mom, who has sworn by her... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 28, 2007 by Judy 
I have used this recipe (but add celery and carrots) and it seems like extra work, but you can... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 28, 2008 by Theresa 
This is a terrific recipe. I made it just as written and the flavor was exactly right. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.75 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 28, 2007 by Tonya 
Lifesaver! I had a wonderfull cooking experiance for thanksgiving mostly because I didn't have... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy

Servings Per Recipe: 32

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 66

  • Total Fat: 3.3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
  • Sodium: 267mg
  • Total Carbs: 3.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 5.4g

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