Advance-Prep Turkey Gravy
Advance-Prep Turkey Gravy delivers deep, roasted turkey flavor with a silky texture that complements mashed potatoes and stuffing beautifully. Using turkey wings and aromatics builds a rich base, finished with a buttery roux for balanced body without heaviness. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving or any roast turkey dinner when you want big flavor ready ahead of time.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs 55 mins
- Serves32
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Advance-Prep Turkey Gravy, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 3
Place the turkey wings in a single layer in a large roasting pan; scatter the onions over the top.
- 4
Roast in the preheated oven until the wings are browned, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
- 5
Move the wings and onions to a 5-quart stockpot.
- 6
Add water to the roasting pan and stir, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom.
- 7
Pour the water and pan scrapings into the stockpot.
- 8
Stir in 6 cups chicken broth, carrots, and thyme. Set over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
- 9
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours.
- 10
Transfer the wings to a cutting board and let stand until cool enough to handle. Pull off the skin and meat. Discard the skin and reserve the meat for another use.
- 11
Pour the contents of the stockpot through a large strainer into a 3-quart saucepan. Press on the vegetables in the strainer to extract any remaining liquid; discard the vegetables.
- 12
Skim and discard the fat from the turkey broth, then bring it to a gentle boil.
- 13
Whisk the flour into the remaining 2 cups chicken broth in a bowl until smooth.
- 14
Gradually whisk the flour mixture into the simmering turkey broth. Simmer, whisking occasionally, until the gravy has thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the butter and pepper.
- 15
Serve right away, or cool and store in airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Calories 71.39 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 4.99 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 4.13 g 2%
- Total Fat 3.77 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 1.36 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 18.07 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 250.52 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 0.58 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 6.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.36 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 63.89 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 6.46 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.61 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Advance Prep Turkey Gravy is made with 9 ingredients and serves 32. It takes about 3 hrs 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 71.39 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Advance-Prep Turkey Gravy made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Broth, Chicken Wings. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Advance-Prep Turkey Gravy?
- About 3 hrs 15 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 71.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Advance-Prep Turkey Gravy easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 15 steps.
- Is Advance-Prep Turkey Gravy healthy?
- Advance-Prep Turkey Gravy has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 71.39 calories and 4.99 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 250.52 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.36 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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