Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy

1. Stage

Gather all ingredients. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis

2. Stage

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

3. Stage

Arrange turkey wings in a single layer in a large roasting pan; scatter onions over top. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis

4. Stage

Roast in the preheated oven until wings are browned, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis

5. Stage

Transfer wings and onions to a 5-quart stockpot. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis

6. Stage

Add water to the roasting pan and stir, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis

7. Stage

Pour water and pan scrapings into the stockpot. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis

8. Stage

Stir in 6 cups chicken broth, carrots, and thyme. Set over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis

9. Stage

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours.

10. Stage

Transfer wings to a cutting board and let sit until cool enough to handle. Pull off skin and meat. Discard skin and reserve meat for another use. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis

11. Stage

Pour contents of the stockpot through a large strainer into a 3-quart saucepan. Press on vegetables in the strainer to extract any remaining liquid; discard vegetables. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis

12. Stage

Skim and discard fat from the turkey broth, then bring to a gentle boil. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis

13. Stage

Whisk flour into the remaining 2 cups chicken broth in a bowl until smooth. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis

14. Stage

Gradually whisk flour mixture into the simmering turkey broth. Simmer, whisking occasionally, until gravy has thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in butter and pepper. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis

15. Stage

Serve immediately or pour into containers, cool, and refrigerate or freeze. Oana Ennis/Allrecipes