4 roast fresh ahead gravy Recipes

fresh or frozen turkey, thawed, chopped onion (about 1 medium), salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, divided, thyme sprigs, coarsely chopped, sage sprigs, coarsely chopped, marjoram sprigs, coarsely chopped, parsley sprigs, coarsely chopped, rosemary sprigs, coarsely chopped, canola oil, water, water (optional), make-ahead gravy, chopped fresh sage

extra virgin olive oil (more as needed), smoked turkey wings (or 2 small ones ), onion, quartered, carrots, chopped, celery rib, chopped, head garlic , split through the equator, fresh sage, fresh thyme, parsley stems, all-purpose flour, chicken stock, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

turkey wings , cut apart at joints (about 3 wings), red onion, cut into wedges (about 8 oz), stalks celery , cut into 2-inch pieces, carrots , cut into 2-inch pieces, carton chicken broth or 1 (32 oz) carton turkey broth or 1 quart homemade broth, water, fresh sage leaves, dry white wine (my preference is chardonnay or pinot grigio), cornstarch, turkey drippings , from roasted turkey or additional broth