Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy
- 3 turkey drumsticks
- 1 turkey neck
- 1 turkey gizzard, from the bird
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
- 3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
- 1 onion, coarsely chopped
- 5 cups low sodium chicken broth or 5 cups home-made chicken stock or 5 cups low-sodium turkey stock
- 1 cup dry white wine or 1 cup dry vermouth
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 12 cup butter
- 12 cup all-purpose flour
- salt and pepper
- Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Place turkey parts, carrots, celery, and onion in a roasting pan; toss lightly with oil.
- (Line the pan with foil for easy cleanup.
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- Roast for 1 hour, then transfer the vegetables to a Dutch oven or large pot.
- Roast the turkey parts an additional 30 minutes.
- Transfer turkey parts and any juices to the Dutch oven.
- Add broth, wine and thyme.
- Bring to a boil.
- Simmer until visibly reduced; about 25 minutes.
- Strain out solids and refrigerate strained stock for 2 hours.
- Skim off excess congealed fat.
- Heat butter until bubbling in a saucier or medium saucepan.
- Whisk in flour and cook to a honey-colored roux.
- Whisk in strained stock stirring briskly, and bring to a boil.
- Simmer 5 to 10 minutes until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in microwave oven.
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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/make-ahead-turkey-gravy-490553 (may not work)