The Best (Do-Ahead) Turkey Gravy Recipe

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The Best (Do-Ahead) Turkey Gravy
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
530
Calories
Total time
11
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

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

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 530.31 Kcal (2220 kJ)
Calories from fat 215.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.98g 37%
Cholesterol 137.75mg 46%
Sodium 2500.05mg 104%
Potassium 893.51mg 19%
Total Carbs 20.43g 7%
Sugars 3.97g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.81g 11%
Protein 48.53g 97%
Vitamin C 20.1mg 33%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 109.9mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 75.47 Kcal (316 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.41g 37%
Cholesterol 19.6mg 46%
Sodium 355.8mg 104%
Potassium 127.16mg 19%
Total Carbs 2.91g 7%
Sugars 0.56g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 11%
Protein 6.91g 97%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 33%
Iron 0.3mg 11%
Calcium 15.6mg 11%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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