Directions:
- Step 1Start with Turkey StockGreat gravy begins with this Make-Ahead Turkey Stock. If you want to make one from scratch, do it now (or anytime, for that matter, since turkey wings are available year-round). In a pinch, store-bought stock will work.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange 3 1/2 pounds turkey wings and 1 turkey neck (optional) on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, turning turkey halfway through, until golden brown, about 45 minutes.
- Transfer wings and neck to a stockpot. Pour off fat from baking sheet; discard. Pour 2 cups water onto baking sheet. Scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Pour liquid from sheet into pot with turkey. Add 1 chopped large onion, 1 peeled and chopped large carrot, 1 chopped celery stalk, 4 sprigs parsley, 4 sprigs thyme, 12 whole peppercorns, 1 bay leaf, and 10 cups water. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low and simmer gently until stock is reduced by at least one-third, about 4 hours.
- Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean saucepan. If you have more than 6 cups stock, simmer uncovered over medium heat until reduced to 6 cups. Let cool. Pour stock into an airtight container; cover and chill. DO AHEAD: Stock can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled. Stock can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Step 2Make a True RouxRoux is simply butter or oil cooked with flour. It's used for thickening sauces, and it's what makes this gravy silky-smooth.
- Melt 1/3 cup unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Whisk in 1/3 cup all-purpose flour. Reduce heat to low; whisk until roux is golden brown, about 2 minutes. DO AHEAD: Roux can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool, cover, and chill.
- Step 3Add the drippingsBrowned bits left in the bottom of the pan after roasting the turkey give body, richness, and roasty flavor to the gravy.
- Bring 6 cups Make-Ahead Turkey Stock to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1-2 cups skimmed and strained roast turkey drippings. (If you're short on drippings, skim fat from pan and add 1-2 cups water. Scrape up browned bits with a wooden spoon; strain liquid into stock.) Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk in roux. Reduce heat to low; simmer gently for 5 minutes for gravy to thicken and flavors to meld. You're done!
- Cooks' notes:
- This classic gravy needs no embellishment. But if you're feeling a bit cheffy, it's easy to add another level of flavor with one of these tweaks.
- For every 6 cups of gravy:
- Option 1 Reduce 1 1/2 cups dry white wine in a small saucepan to 1 cup; stir into gravy.
- Option 2 Add 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce.
- Option 3 Add 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider and simmer for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 737.74 Kcal (3089 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 377.42 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 41.94g | 65% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 242.36mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 2686.65mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 923mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbs | 12.14g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 4.91g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.31g | 5% | |
| Protein | 74.59g | 149% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.3mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 208.6mg | 21% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 187.24 Kcal (784 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 95.79 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 10.64g | 65% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 61.51mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 681.87mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 234.26mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbs | 3.08g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 1.25g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.33g | 5% | |
| Protein | 18.93g | 149% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 52.9mg | 21% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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