Turkey Gravy
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 pounds pounds regular or smoked turkey wings or a mixture
- 1 medium onion, halved
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 bunch fresh sage
- 1/2 bunch fresh thyme
- 8 black peppercorns
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Pan drippings from a roast turkey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Heat about half the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
- Add the turkey wings and brown.
- Remove the turkey wings and add the remaining oil, onion, carrots, garlic, herbs, and peppercorns and cook for 5 minutes, scraping the brown bits on the bottom of the pan.
- Return the wings to the pot and add chicken broth.
- Bring to the boil, skimming any foam that rises to the surface.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Strain out and discard the solids and set aside the stock.
- Once your turkey has roasted, set the pan over medium heat on the stove top.
- Discard some of the fat if there is too much (you'll need about 1/4 cup).
- Add the butter and cook until melted.
- Add the flour to the pan and, using a whisk, stir constantly to incorporate the fat and flour.
- Once you have a consistent paste add the warm stock in a steady stream while you stir to work out any lumps.
- Cook until the gravy has thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Season well with salt and pepper and serve.
extravirgin olive oil, regular, onion, carrots, garlic, fresh sage, thyme, lowsodium, pan, unsalted butter, flour, kosher salt
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/turkey-gravy-recipe4.html (may not work)