The Best (Do-Ahead) Gravy

Name: The Best (Do-Ahead) Gravy
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 c.
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. vegetable oil; 2 turkey wings; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 stalk celery, chopped; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1/2 c. dry white wine; 2 cans (14 oz. each) chicken broth; 1/4 tsp. dried thyme; 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

Published: Oct 5, 2006

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Yields:

6 c.

Cook Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Cal/Serv:

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To avoid that last-minute rush and shuffle around the burners, you can make this recipe up to three days in advance and reheat in the microwave just before serving.

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 turkey wings
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalk celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cans (14 oz. each) chicken broth
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Step 1In deep 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add turkey wings and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until golden on all sides. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until turkey wings and vegetables are browned, stirring frequently.
2. Step 2Transfer turkey and vegetables to large bowl.
3. Step 3Add wine to skillet and stir until browned bits are loosened. Return turkey and vegetables to skillet. Stir in broth, thyme, and 3 cups water; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce to medium-low; simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes. Strain into an 8-cup measure or large bowl; discard solids.
4. Step 4Let broth stand a few seconds until fat separates from meat juice. Spoon 1/4 cup fat from broth into 2-quart saucepan; skim and discard any remaining fat.
5. Step 5Add flour to fat in saucepan; cook, stirring over medium heat until flour turns golden brown. Gradually whisk in reserved broth and cook until gravy boils and thickens slightly, stirring constantly. Pour gravy into 2-quart container or medium bowl; cover and refrigerate.
6. Step 6At serving time, reheat gravy and add pan drippings from roast turkey if you like.