Southern Living Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy

Submitted by Bren_in_L.R.

"From the Nov 2006 edition. This recipe uses a homemade stock."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 2 cups

ingredients

• 2 turkey neck
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 celery rib, coarsely chopped
• 5 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1⁄4 cup loosely packed fresh flat leaf parsley
• 1 fresh thyme sprig
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup white wine
• 1⁄4 teaspoon rubbed sage
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

directions

1. Brown turkey necks in hot oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
2. Add onion and celery; saute 5 minutes. Stir in broth, parsley and thyme. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
3. Pour through a wire mesh strainer; discard solids.
4. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture is golden.
5. Gradually whisk in stock, wine and sage; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened.
6. Stir in salt and pepper to taste.