Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy

Recipe View Assemble your ingredients to ensure a seamless cooking process. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (10 minutes)

Recipe View Arrange the turkey wings in a single layer within a large roasting pan, then scatter the quartered onions evenly over the top. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Roast in the preheated oven until the wings achieve a deep, rich brown color, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. (75 minutes)

Recipe View Transfer the roasted wings and onions to a 5-quart stockpot, preparing for the next stage of flavor infusion. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Add water to the roasting pan and deglaze by stirring and scraping up all the flavorful brown bits adhering to the bottom of the pan. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the water and pan scrapings into the stockpot, ensuring every drop of flavor is captured. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Stir in 6 cups of chicken broth, chopped carrots, and dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently, uncovered, for 1 ½ hours to allow the flavors to meld and deepen. (90 minutes)

Recipe View Transfer the wings to a cutting board and let them cool until they are easily handled. Pull the skin and meat from the bones. Discard the skin and reserve the meat for another culinary creation. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the contents of the stockpot through a large strainer into a 3-quart saucepan, pressing the vegetables to extract all remaining liquid. Discard the solids. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Skim off and discard any excess fat from the surface of the turkey broth, then bring the broth to a gentle boil. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk the flour into the remaining 2 cups of chicken broth until completely smooth, ensuring no lumps remain. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually whisk the flour mixture into the simmering turkey broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Simmer until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the butter and pepper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Serve the gravy immediately for the best flavor and texture, or pour it into airtight containers, cool completely, and refrigerate or freeze for later use.