Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy

Name: Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large turkey wings (about 4 pounds), or 4 pounds bone-in turkey thighs; 2 medium onions, cut into 1-inch chunks; 3 medium carrots, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 to 3 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 quarts chicken or turkey broth; 3 cups water; 3 fresh sprigs parsley; 3 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup reserved turkey fat; 1/2 cup flour; 4 cups turkey stock (above), plus more if needed; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:3h 30min

Rich, dark, and silky, this make-ahead gravy frees you up on turkey day. Learn how to make turkey gravy in advance and turkey day will be smooth sailing.

Updated at: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:41:22 GMT