Make Ahead Turkey Gravy

You need homemade gravy for your big dinner! Easy to make, full of flavor! You'll love this make ahead turkey gravy, and so will your family.

Course Condiment, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 45

Servings

Calories 147kcal

Preheat the oven to 350℉.
Place the 1 roughly chopped yellow onion, 4 carrots and 4 celery stalks in a 9x13 baking dish.
Place 3 turkey legs on top of the vegetables.
In a small bowl melt 4 tablespoons of the butter.
Add all the 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon black pepper to the 4 tablespoons of the butter (save the rest for later) and whisk to combine.
Pour the seasoned butter over the turkey legs.
Bake for about 45 minutes. We are not looking to cook these through, they'll cook fully in the stock .No need to worry about internal temperature, we just want to get some good color on the legs and veggies.

Transfer the legs and all the veggies and drippings from the baking dish to a large stock pot.
Pour in the 4 cups of stock or water.
Bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer uncovered for an hour.
Remove the vegetables and legs from the pot.

In a small saucepan melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, whisk in 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour and allow to cook for 30 seconds.
Whisk in 4 cups chicken stock.
Continue whisking over medium heat until it comes to a bubble and thickens.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer to a gravy boat or other serving jug, and serve.