Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy

Ingredients

• 3  carrots cut into pieces
• 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
• 6 cups chicken broth low-sodium
• 1 large onion quartered
• 6  parsley sprigs fresh
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
• 37 servings salt to taste
• 2.3 pounds turkey legs 
• 0.3 cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

• frying pan
• oven
• whisk
• roasting pan
• kitchen thermometer
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. Brown Drumsticks and Veggies: Preheat oven to 40
2. Pat drumsticks dry. Cook drumsticks and next 3 ingredients in hot oil in a large roasting pan over medium-high heat. Cook drumsticks 3 minutes on each side; cook vegetables, at the same time, stirring often.
3. Bake drumsticks and vegetables in pan at 400 for 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion of drumsticks registers 16
4. Remove from oven.
5. Remove and discard vegetables and parsley using a slotted spoon. Reserve drumsticks for another use.
6. Whisk flour into hot drippings in pan, and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
7. Whisk in pepper.
8. Cook Gravy to Thicken and Develop Flavor: Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally. Reduce heat to medium, and gently boil, whisking occasionally, 45 minutes or until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Season with salt to taste.