MAKE-AHEAD MARSALA TURKEY GRAVY

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The Thanksgiving Day kitchen is a busy, hectic scene that can intimidate even the most experienced cooks. By doing your gravy ahead of time, you make that last-minute production a lot easier. That's not to say I want you to throw away all those lovely turkey pan juices sitting in your roasting pan. Time permitting, strain them into a saucepan, boil them down, and add them to this sauce.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Gravy Recipes     Turkey Gravy Recipes

Time 7h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 turkey necks
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
⅓ cup Marsala wine
2 quarts cold water
¼ ounce dried porcini mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 bay leaf
¼ cup butter
¼ ounce dried porcini mushrooms
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons heavy cream
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place turkey necks in the Dutch oven and cook until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in onion, celery, and carrot; cook and stir until onion is soft and slightly brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour Marsala wine over turkey necks; increase heat to high and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits off of the bottom of the pan. Simmer until wine is reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in water, 1/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, garlic, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil then decrease heat to low; simmer, skimming any foam or fat that rises to the top. Cover the Dutch oven almost completely; simmer until meat is falling off the bones, 4 to 5 hours. Strain turkey stock carefully into a clean container and cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • Place 1/4 ounce dry porcini mushrooms in a bowl and cover with warm water; soak until mushrooms are soft enough to dice, about 15 minutes. Drain, squeezing out excess water, and dice. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add diced porcini mushrooms; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir flour into mushrooms and butter; cook and stir until flour is no longer gritty, about 3 minutes.
  • Whisk in turkey stock, increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is 1/3 reduced and thick, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in cream, season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 79.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Jay Dexter
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This gravy is a keeper! It's the perfect combination of rich and flavorful. I can't wait to make it again for my next special occasion dinner.


Shoh Norboyev
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This gravy is the perfect addition to my Thanksgiving dinner. It's easy to make, and it tastes delicious.


Abu_asa11
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This gravy is a game-changer. It's so easy to make, and it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Prince Saif
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I love this gravy! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Rohan Zahid
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This gravy is amazing! It's so rich and flavorful. I can't wait to make it again for my next dinner party.


Uzair Bhatti
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I've made this gravy several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.


matthew brookhart
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This gravy is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just reheat it when I'm ready to serve it.


Ms rabbi Vai
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I'm not a huge fan of Marsala wine, but I actually really liked this gravy. The flavor is very subtle, and it's not overpowering at all.


Abdul wasay satti
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This gravy is a lifesaver! I'm always short on time on Thanksgiving, so being able to make the gravy ahead of time is a huge help. And it tastes just as good as if I had made it fresh.


Michel Kadir
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I've been using this recipe for Marsala turkey gravy for years, and it never disappoints. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


j “Jay” c
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I made this gravy for my family last week, and they loved it. It was so easy to make, and it tasted amazing. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Keith Wilkinson
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This gravy is delicious! I love the rich flavor of the Marsala wine. It's the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.


josh m
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I was a bit skeptical about making gravy ahead of time, but I'm so glad I did. This gravy was just as good as if I had made it fresh. I will definitely be using this recipe again for my next holiday gathering.


md sozol
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I've tried many different recipes for Marsala turkey gravy, but this one is by far the best. The addition of mushrooms and shallots really takes it to the next level. I highly recommend this recipe!


Rukayatu Sumani
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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 just as good as if I had made it fresh. I will definitely be using this recipe again.