Ir al contenido principal

Why-Is-It-So-Good Gravy

This deeply savoury poultry gravy is a revelation for any Sunday roast or festive centrepiece. By roasting chicken or turkey wings alongside aromatics like ginger, garlic, and shallots, you create a complex base that far surpasses any shop-bought alternative. The addition of mushrooms and a splash of amontillado sherry provides a sophisticated depth of flavour, while a traditional beurre manié ensures a silky, glossy finish that coats your meat and vegetables perfectly.

As a high-protein addition to your meal, this recipe makes use of often-overlooked cuts to extract maximum collagen and taste. It is an excellent make-ahead component for busy hosting periods, as the base can be prepared up to five days in advance. Simply reheat and add the final touches of vinegar and seasoning just before serving to brighten the rich, roasted notes.

Selección de videos

Continúa leyendo abajo

Ingredients for Why-Is-It-So-Good Gravy

  • 1.4kg turkey and/or chicken wings, flats and drumettes separated

  • 4 cucharadas de aceite de oliva virgen extra, divididas

  • 2 heads of garlic, cut in half crosswise

  • 2 large shallots, unpeeled, halved

  • 1 (4-inch) piece ginger, scrubbed, thickly sliced

  • 110g crimini, shiitake, or white button mushrooms, torn into large pieces

  • 2 teaspoons black peppercorns, lightly crushed

  • 6 cucharadas de harina común

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

  • 120ml amontillado sherry

  • 1450ml turkey stock or low-sodium chicken broth, warmed

  • 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon MSG

  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper (optional)

Preheat oven to 232°C. Toss wings in a large cast-iron skillet with 2 tablespoons oil until coated. Roast, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and starting to crisp, 25–35 minutes.

Remove wings from oven and add garlic, shallots, ginger, mushrooms, peppercorns, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil to pan; toss to coat. Return to oven and roast, tossing halfway through, until wings are deeply browned and crisp and vegetables are browned, 30–40 minutes more.

Meanwhile, mash together flour and butter in a small bowl with your fingers or a fork until homogenous. Set beurre manié aside.

Remove skillet from oven and set on stovetop over medium-high heat. Add sherry and cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon, until sherry is almost completely reduced, about 2 minutes.

Scrape wings and aromatics into a medium pot and add parsley and stock. Bring to a low simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer gently, skimming fat from surface occasionally and turning wings so both sides get a chance to be submerged, until liquid is flavorful, mahogany in colour, and reduced by about one-third, 30–40 minutes.

Fish out wings; discard. Pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring glass; discard solids. Rinse out pot and pour turkey mixture back in. Bring to a simmer over medium. Whisking constantly, add reserved beurre manié and whisk until completely incorporated. Simmer, whisking often and skimming any foam from surface, until gravy is thick enough to coat a spoon, 6–8 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in vinegar and MSG. Taste gravy and season with salt and pepper if desired.

Do Ahead: Gravy (without vinegar and MSG) can be made 5 days ahead. Let cool, then cover and chill. Reheat over medium until simmering, then add vinegar and MSG.

Descargo de responsabilidad

Si bien se ha hecho todo lo posible para garantizar que la información sea precisa y esté actualizada, las necesidades individuales pueden variar y los requisitos dietéticos pueden diferir según las condiciones de salud personales. Siempre revise las etiquetas de los alimentos y la información sobre alérgenos antes de preparar o consumir cualquier receta. Si tiene preocupaciones específicas de salud, alergias, intolerancias o sigue una dieta prescrita médicamente, busque el consejo de su médico de cabecera, farmacéutico o un dietista registrado antes de realizar cambios significativos en su dieta o estilo de vida.

Historial del artículo

La información en esta página es revisada por pares por clínicos calificados.

  • 28 Ene 2026 | Publicado originalmente

    Escrito por:

    Editores de recetas del Reino Unido

    Revisado por pares por

    Editores de recetas del Reino Unido
flu eligibility checker

Pregunta, comparte, conecta.

Navega por discusiones, haz preguntas y comparte experiencias en cientos de temas de salud.

symptom checker

¿Te sientes mal?

Evalúa tus síntomas en línea de forma gratuita

Suscríbete al boletín de Patient

Tu dosis semanal de consejos de salud claros y confiables, escritos para ayudarte a sentirte informado, seguro y en control.

Por favor, introduce una dirección de correo electrónico válida

Al suscribirte aceptas nuestros Política de Privacidad. Puedes darte de baja en cualquier momento. Nunca vendemos tus datos.