Make-Ahead Gravy

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons butter softened
• 3 tablespoons flour all-purpose
• 2 teaspoons sage fresh chopped
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 5 cups turkey stock divided

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• whisk

Directions

1. Combine the flour and butter in a medium bowl.
2. Heat a large saucepan over high heat.
3. Add 2 cups stock; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 5 minutes).
4. Add the remaining 3 cups stock; bring to a boil.
5. Stir 1 cup stock into flour mixture, stirring with a whisk until smooth.
6. Pour mixture into saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in sage, salt, and black pepper.