Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy

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1. Gather all ingredients. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis
   
2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
   
3. Arrange turkey wings in a single layer in a large roasting pan; scatter onions over top. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis
   
4. Roast in the preheated oven until wings are browned, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis
   
5. Transfer wings and onions to a 5-quart stockpot. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis
   
6. Add water to the roasting pan and stir, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis
   
7. Pour water and pan scrapings into the stockpot. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis
   
8. Stir in 6 cups chicken broth, carrots, and thyme. Set over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis
   
9. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours.
   
10. Transfer wings to a cutting board and let sit until cool enough to handle. Pull off skin and meat. Discard skin and reserve meat for another use. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis
    
11. Pour contents of the stockpot through a large strainer into a 3-quart saucepan. Press on vegetables in the strainer to extract any remaining liquid; discard vegetables. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis
    
12. Skim and discard fat from the turkey broth, then bring to a gentle boil. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis
    
13. Whisk flour into the remaining 2 cups chicken broth in a bowl until smooth. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis
    
14. Gradually whisk flour mixture into the simmering turkey broth. Simmer, whisking occasionally, until gravy has thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in butter and pepper. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis
    
15. Serve immediately or pour into containers, cool, and refrigerate or freeze. Oana Ennis/Allrecipes