MAKE-AHEAD TURKEY GRAVY

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My family loves gravy, so I can never have enough homemade gravy on hand for a holiday dinner. The base for this one is prepared with turkey wings and can be prepped in advance. -Linda Fitzsimmons, Fort Edward, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h25m

Yield 4-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 turkey wings (1-1/2 to 2 pounds)
2 medium onions, quartered
2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 celery ribs with leaves, cut into 2-inch pieces
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place turkey wings and onions in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 1-1/4 hours, turning once., Transfer wings and onions to a Dutch oven. Add 6 cups broth, carrots, celery and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes. , Strain; discard wings and vegetables. (Can be made ahead to this point and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.) Skim fat from cooking liquid. Add enough remaining broth to measure 3-1/2 cups; set aside., In a large saucepan, whisk flour and remaining broth until smooth. Gradually stir in cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in butter and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Setumba Baythan
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I've never made gravy before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out perfect and everyone loved it.


Dorji Wangmo
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This gravy is the perfect addition to any holiday meal. It's easy to make and it tastes amazing.


Adam Hyslop
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I'm not a big fan of gravy, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious. I've been using it on everything.


Joy Naidu
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This gravy is a great way to add flavor to a bland dish. I've used it on chicken, fish, and vegetables and it's always delicious.


Malik Arshad Bilal
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I've tried this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's the best make-ahead turkey gravy I've ever had.


Omokhafe Silas
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This gravy is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it on turkey, chicken, and pork and it's always delicious.


Supertech2011
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I made this gravy for my family's Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Nosy Minoush
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This gravy is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great way to add flavor to a boring meal.


MASKED S0UL
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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.


DrAcoH mAlFoYhH
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This gravy is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and it really makes a difference in the overall flavor of the meal.


Namukose Erinah
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This gravy is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great way to add flavor to a boring meal.


Beatrice Maluwa
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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.


Carter Inutuinaq
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This gravy is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and it really makes a difference in the overall flavor of the meal.


Love Mutombeni
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The gravy turned out perfect. It was thick and flavorful, and it really made my turkey dinner special.


Sm Salina
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This gravy is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great way to add flavor to a boring meal.


MDRana Miah
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I've tried many make-ahead gravy recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it tastes just like homemade.


Javed Ali
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This gravy was a lifesaver! I was hosting Thanksgiving dinner for my extended family and didn't have time to make gravy from scratch. I used this recipe and it turned out delicious. Everyone raved about it.