Chef John’s Make Ahead Turkey Gravy
If you want to save time and make your Thanksgiving dinner a little bit easier, consider Chef John’s Make Ahead Turkey Gravy. You can prep the entire meal ahead of time, and even cook the turkey a day ahead. This delicious recipe is quick, easy, and full of flavor. To prepare this recipe, you will need two cups of broth and a turkey. Heat up the broth in a large saucepan. Add the flour, stir to combine, and add the butter. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens.
Start by preparing the vegetables, roasting the turkey, and making the stock. Once you’ve roasted the turkey, remove the bones and neck, and add the vegetable stock to the pan. Place the pan over medium heat, and pour in two tablespoons of cold water. Bring to a boil. Then, add 10 cups of cold water and the chicken wings, and simmer until tender. Once the chicken is ready, remove the skin and bones. The gravy will be ready in about four hours or frozen for up to 4 months.
This easy, quick, and flavorful recipe will free up valuable kitchen time during the holiday season. You’ll save time in the kitchen, and the finished product will be more delicious than a last-minute version. The ingredients should be precooked and browned, and the vegetables should be softened. Transfer the chicken, vegetables, and stock to a large stockpot. To prepare the wing broth, heat the roasting pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of cold water. Once the water boils, add 10 cups of chicken stock, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste.
Once the vegetables have been roasted, the stock can be chilled overnight and then reheated as directed. In the meantime, you can remove the chicken and neck from the gravy and enjoy a binge-worthy movie during the meal. You can store the turkey gravy for up to four days or freeze it for up to four months. When ready, it can be used for a variety of dishes, including roast turkey and mashed potatoes.
After roasting the turkey, you can start making the turkey stock. The stock should be thicker than heavy whipping cream. A flat whisk helps remove any lumps of flour. Once the vegetables are done, add the meat and the vegetables. Once the chicken is tender, set the pot over medium heat. When the chicken is reheated, the gravy should be thickened. You can also serve the leftover turkey with this recipe.
To make this delicious turkey gravy, first roast the turkey wings. While they cook, you should make the vegetables soft. Using a roasting pan, place the vegetables and thyme. After that, add two tablespoons of cold water and bring to a boil. Once the water is boiling, pour in the turkey wings. Cover the pot with the turkey wings and the stock, and simmer until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are soft. Once the meat is cooked, strain and remove the bones. Once the chicken is done, you can move to the next step.
