Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy

By Tom421

Ingredients

• 2 turkey wings (1-1/2 to 2 pounds)
• 2 medium onions, quartered
• 2 quarts chicken or turkey stock
• 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
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• light sprinkle of cayenne pepper optional; but good!

Preparation

Step 1

Place turkey wings and onions in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 1 hour, turning once.

Transfer wings and onions to a Dutch oven. Add 48oz stock, 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 stock to measure 4 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.
Yield: 4-1/4 cups.