Make Ahead Gravy Two Ways
Make Ahead Gravy (Two Ways)
Flavorful turkey gravy that you make ahead with two options: slow and easy or fast and easy!
- sheet pan
- 4 quart Dutch oven
- Gravy separator
Make Ahead Gravy - Slow & Easy
- 3 lbs. turkey parts - legs work best ((may also use neck and giblets))
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning OR ((1 t. salt, ½ t. pepper, ½ t. garlic powder, ¼ t. onion powder, ¼ t. rubbed sage))
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 carrot, cut in half lengthwise, then across
- 1 celery stick, cur in half lengthwise, then across
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ¼ cup water
- 8 cups water, or enough to cover turkey
Make Ahead Gravy - Fast & Easy
- 1 small onion, minced finely
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon Knorr chicken bouillon powder (or 2 Knorr cubes)
- ⅓ cup flour
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3-4 cups turkey broth or stock ((can use chicken))
- OPTIONAL: pan drippings from turkey, after separating with gravy separator
Make Ahead Gravy - Slow & Easy
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Heat oven to 400 degrees. Add turkey pieces to small rimmed baking sheet.
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Season with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Pour wine and water into bottom of baking sheet.
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Roast in oven for 20 minutes. Turn oven temperature to 350 degrees. Roast additional 45 minutes.
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Transfer roasted turkey, vegetables, and all ingredients to Dutch oven or stock pot. Cover with water. Heat to simmer; cook until reduced by half.
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Strain liquid into bowl, pressing down on vegetables to get as much liquid as possible. Makes about 3 cups turkey stock.
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Proceed with Make Ahead Gravy - Fast & Easy below.
Make Ahead Gravy - Fast & Easy
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Add onion and butter to Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat until onions are transparent.
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Whisk in Knorr bouillon, flour, and pepper. Cook and stir about 1 minute.
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Add white wine and whisk to smooth. Add turkey or chicken broth and whisk until thickened and smooth.
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Gravy should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and maintain a line when you run your finger across it.
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OPTIONAL: Add pan drippings from turkey after using gravy separator.
