This Make Ahead Gravy is a Thanksgiving game changer that can be prepared days or even weeks in advance. It features turkey wings or thighs, vegetables, and a flavorful broth that creates a rich and delicious gravy for your holiday meals.
1: Preheat oven to 400°F.
2: Grease a large roasting pan.
3: Add turkey parts, carrots, celery, onions, and garlic to the pan.
4: Toss with ½ cup olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
5: Roast until the turkey turns golden brown, about 1 to 1½ hours, turning occasionally.
6: Transfer cooked turkey and veggies to a large pot.
7: Place the roasting pan on the stove over medium-high heat and pour in the white wine.
8: Bring to a vigorous boil and scrape any brown bits from the pan.
9: Turn heat down and simmer for 5 minutes.
10: Pour the wine mixture into the large pot with the turkey.
11: Add the chicken broth and fresh thyme to the pot.
12: Push turkey parts down into the broth and bring to a boil over medium heat.
13: Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer for 2 hours.
14: Remove turkey parts, discarding skin and bones.
15: Pour the broth mixture through a strainer set over a large container and discard vegetables.
16: Refrigerate overnight to let the fat solidify.
17: Skim the fat from the cold stock and reheat the defatted stock.
18: If needed, add some butter to achieve about ¾ cup of fat.
19: Transfer the fat to a large pot and set over medium heat.
20: Slowly whisk in flour to make a roux, cooking until golden brown and smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
21: Gradually whisk in hot broth until gravy comes to a boil and thickens.
22: Simmer and whisk until thickened.
23: Let the gravy cool and transfer to a container for refrigeration or freezing.
