Make-Ahead Christmas Gravy

Reduce Christmas day stress by roasting chicken wings and vegetables, simmering with stock, straining, and freezing this flavorful gravy.

Cook Time

70 mins

Produces

6 people

Allergies

Vegetarian

Vegan

Dairy Free

Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

15
g

Cornflour

Depending on desired thickness

Liquids

250
ml

White Wine

Large glass

2
l

Chicken Stock

Or turkey stock from cubes or jelly pots

Meat

5
piece

Chicken Wings

NutsSeeds

1
to taste

Salt

1
to taste

Black Pepper

OilsFats

15
ml

Olive Oil

Light; or vegetable oil

Vegetables

3
piece

Carrot

Peeled and roughly chopped

1
piece

Red Onion

Cut into wedges

Steps

Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Mix oil, carrots, onion, and chicken wings in a roasting tin and roast for 45 minutes.
De-glaze the tin on the hob with wine or water and scrape up caramelised bits.
Transfer ingredients to a saucepan, stir in cornflour, add stock, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Strain the gravy through a fine sieve, season with salt and pepper, and allow to cool.
Freeze the gravy in a sealed container and defrost in the fridge before use.
Reheat in the microwave for 4 minutes or in a turkey roasting tray before serving.