Our Favorite Alcohol-Free Turkey Gravy

Name: Our Favorite Alcohol-Free Turkey Gravy
Yield: Serves 12 to 16 (Makes 4 cups)
Cuisine: US & Canada
Ingredients: 6 cups, chicken broth, divided, plus extra as needed; , Reserved turkey neck and giblets; , Reserved turkey trimmings, cut into 1-inch pieces (about ⅓ cup); 1 , onion, chopped; 1 , carrot, chopped; 1 , celery rib, chopped; 8 , sprigs fresh parsley; 2 , sprigs fresh thyme; 2 , garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 teaspoon, pepper; 1/4 teaspoon, salt; 1/3 cup, water; 2 teaspoons, cider vinegar; 4 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 5 tablespoons, all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup defatted, turkey drippings (optional)

US & Canada
Poultry
Turkey
Make Ahead
Sauces

By Lan Lam ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated November/December 2018

Of course it had to taste great. But we also wanted a gravy that could be made in advance, didn't require drippings, and could accommodate dietary restrictions.

SERVES 12 to 16 (Makes 4 cups)

TIME 2¼ hours

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