Chef John's Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy Recipe

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

Combine onion carrots celery and vegetable oil in a large roasting pan and toss to coat. Place turkey wings on top of vegetables

Place roasting pan in the preheated oven and cook until the turkey wings are browned and vegetables are caramelized and softened 45 to 60 minutes.

Transfer turkey wings and vegetables to a large stockpot. Place the roasting pan over a stovetop burner on medium heat. Pour 2 tablespoons cold water into the pan and bring to a boil scraping up any browned bits. Transfer mixture to the stockpot and add 10 cups cold water thyme and garlic.

Bring turkey wing mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until meat falls off the bone about 3 hours. Skim off turkey fat throughout the process and set aside 2 tablespoons.

Strain turkey stock and reserve 6 cups of stock; discard all the solids.

Heat butter and 2 tablespoons reserved turkey fat in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour and cook whisking continuously until it begins to smell like cooked pie crust 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly pour in turkey stock whisking continuously. Increase heat to high and simmer until thick and warmed through about 5 minutes. Season with salt black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste.