CHEF JOHN'S MAKE-AHEAD TURKEY GRAVY WITH LINDA'S MODIFICATIONS

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Chef John's Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy with Linda's Modifications image

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 teaspoon olive oil
4 turkey wings, legs, neck
2 tablespoons cold water
4 cups turkey or chicken stock
1 cup marsala
4 sprigs fresh thyme
3 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup cassava flour
1 teaspoon salt and pepper
1 pinch cayenne

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • 2. Combine onion, carrots, celery and olive oil in a large roasting pan and toss to coat. Place turkey parts on top of vegetables.
  • 3. Place roasting pan in preheated oven and cook until turkey parts are browned and vegetables are caramelized and softened, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • 4. Transfer turkey parts and vegetables to a large stockpot. Plave the roasting pan over a stovetop burner on medium heat. Pour 2 tablespoons cold water intothe pan and bring toa boil, scraping up any browned bits. Transfer mixture to the stockpot and add the stock and marsala, thyme and garlic.
  • 5. Bring turkey mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 2-3 hours. Skim off turkey fat throughout the process and set aside 2 tablespoons.
  • 6. Strain turkey stock and reserve 6 cups of stock; discard all the solids.
  • 7. Heat butter and 2 tablepoons reserved turkey fat in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour and cook, whisking continuously, until it begins to smell like cooked pie crust, 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly pour in turkey stock, whisking constantly. Increase heat to high and simmer until thick nad warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to taste.
  • 8. Cool and then freeze.

Umair Taj
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This gravy is so easy to make, and it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. I'm so glad I found this recipe!


Jenn Baranowski
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the gravy turned out perfectly. It was smooth and flavorful, and it was the perfect addition to my turkey dinner.


Ahmed Tamer Soliman
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This gravy is amazing! I've never had gravy this good before. It's so rich and flavorful, and it's the perfect addition to any turkey dinner.


visha keiz
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I was looking for a make-ahead gravy recipe, and this one is perfect! It's so easy to make, and it tastes delicious. I will definitely be using this recipe again.


Emilia occhiuto
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This is the best turkey gravy recipe ever! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I highly recommend it!


JS Sabbir
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This gravy is so good, I could drink it straight from the pot!


Aisha Hassy
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I've made this gravy for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect addition to any holiday meal.


Toni Heller
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This gravy is a lifesaver for busy families. It's so easy to make ahead of time, and it reheats perfectly.


Jannat Hira
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I'm a beginner cook, and this recipe was easy enough for me to follow. I'm so glad I tried it, because the gravy was delicious!


abu Shaggy
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This gravy is so versatile. I've used it on turkey, chicken, and even pork. It's always delicious.


Laraib Khoso
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I added a few extra herbs to the gravy, and it turned out even more flavorful. I highly recommend experimenting with different seasonings to find the perfect combination for your taste.


Willis Auma
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This gravy is the perfect consistency. It's not too thick or too thin, and it coats the turkey perfectly.


Waleed Satti Naqeebi
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey, too.


Stephonia Murry Thompson
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This gravy is amazing! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Gayanuka Meegaswaththa
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the gravy turned out perfectly. It was smooth and flavorful, and it was the perfect addition to my turkey dinner.


Z'Ryion
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I was a bit skeptical about making gravy ahead of time, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The gravy was just as good as if I had made it fresh, and it saved me a lot of time on Thanksgiving day.


MAIMUNA Namumba
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This is the best turkey gravy recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I highly recommend it!


Katy Tremont
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I've been using this recipe for years, and it never fails to impress. The gravy is always rich and flavorful, and it's the perfect addition to any turkey dinner.


Sarmad Ghafoor
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This gravy was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was so easy to make ahead of time, and it tasted delicious. I will definitely be making this again.