Anytime Turkey Gravy

Prep: 15 min.; Cook: 1 hr., 20 min.

Yield: Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 2 1/2  pounds  dark meat turkey pieces (wings and necks)
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 2  celery ribs, chopped
• 1  (49.5-oz.) can chicken broth
• 1/2  cup  chopped fresh parsley
• 1/3  cup  butter
• 1/3  cup  all-purpose flour
• 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground pepper
• 1/2  teaspoon  poultry seasoning
• 1/4  teaspoon  rubbed sage

Preparation

1. Cook turkey pieces in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Add onion and celery, and sauté 4 minutes. Gradually stir in chicken broth, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet; stir in parsley. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Pour mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a large bowl, discarding solids.

2. Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat; whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture is golden and smooth. Gradually whisk in broth mixture; increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes or to desired thickness. Stir in remaining ingredients.