CHEF JOHN'S MAKE-AHEAD TURKEY GRAVY WITH LINDA'S MODIFICATIONS

Chef John's Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy with Linda's Modifications image

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Combine onion, carrots, celery and olive oil in a large roasting pan and toss to coat. Place turkey parts on top of vegetables.
3. Place roasting pan in preheated oven and cook until turkey parts are browned and vegetables are caramelized and softened, 45 to 60 minutes.
4. Transfer turkey parts and vegetables to a large stockpot. Plave the roasting pan over a stovetop burner on medium heat. Pour 2 tablespoons cold water intothe pan and bring toa boil, scraping up any browned bits. Transfer mixture to the stockpot and add the stock and marsala, thyme and garlic.
5. Bring turkey mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 2-3 hours. Skim off turkey fat throughout the process and set aside 2 tablespoons.
6. Strain turkey stock and reserve 6 cups of stock; discard all the solids.
7. Heat butter and 2 tablepoons 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 constantly. Increase heat to high and simmer until thick nad warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to taste.
8. Cool and then freeze.