Make-Ahead White Wine Gravy Recipe

Name: Make-Ahead White Wine Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Turkey backbone (optional; broken in half), neck, tail, loose skin, and giblets (except liver); 2 1/2 qts. reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups dry white wine, divided; 2 large carrots, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 large celery stalks, chopped (save leaves for Grilled Butterflied Turkey with Celery Herb Rub); 1 handful thyme sprigs, plus 1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves; About 1 tsp. kosher salt; About 1 tsp. pepper; 1 1/4 cups flour

Servings: persons

Turkey backbone (optional; broken in half), neck, tail, loose skin, and giblets (except liver)
2 1/2 qts. reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups dry white wine, divided
2 large carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 large celery stalks, chopped (save leaves for Grilled Butterflied Turkey with Celery Herb Rub)
1 handful thyme sprigs, plus 1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves
About 1 tsp. kosher salt
About 1 tsp. pepper
1 1/4 cups flour

1
Make turkey broth: In a 6- to 8-qt. pot, bring turkey pieces, chicken broth, 1 1/4 cups wine, the carrots, onion, celery, thyme sprigs, and 1 tsp. each salt and pepper to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until meat is tender when pierced, 1 1/2 hours. Strain broth into a bowl, pressing solids to extract juices, and discard solids. Measure 2 qts. broth and set aside. (Save extra for other uses.) Wipe pot clean with paper towels.
2
Set pot over medium heat, add flour, and cook, whisking constantly, until flour begins to smoke, smells slightly burnt, and has turned a rich medium brown, 10 to 15 minutes. (You'll use quite a bit of flour, since well-browned flour thickens less than raw flour.) Carefully whisk in 2 cups reserved broth and whisk into a smooth paste. Whisk in 1 1/2 qts. more broth, the remaining 1/4 cup wine, and chopped thyme. (Adding wine and herbs shortly before serving gives the gravy a big flavor boost.)
3
Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer 5 to 10 minutes to blend flavors, whisking often. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4
Make ahead: Up to 2 days, chilled. Reheat over medium heat, stirring.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Turkey backbone (optional; broken in half), neck, tail, loose skin, and giblets (except liver), 2 1/2 qts. reduced-sodium chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups dry white wine, divided, 2 large carrots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Make-Ahead White Wine Gravy falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Make-Ahead White Wine Gravy

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