Make Ahead Turkey Marsala Gravy

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Make Ahead Turkey Marsala Gravy.

1. Step 1

   To start your delicious turkey neck dish, grab a Dutch oven and warm up some vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

2. Step 2

   Once the oil is shimmering, add the turkey necks and let them sizzle away until they turn a lovely golden brown, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes.

3. Step 3

   Next, toss in the chopped onion, celery, and carrot.

4. Step 4

   Stir everything together and cook until the onion becomes soft and slightly caramelized, which will take around 5 minutes.

5. Step 5

   Now it’s time to add a splash of Marsala wine.

6. Step 6

   Pour it over the turkey necks, crank up the heat to high, and bring it all to a lively boil.

7. Step 7

   As the wine reduces by half, don’t forget to scrape up those tasty browned bits from the bottom of the pot—this is where the flavor magic happens! After about 3 to 4 minutes, stir in some cold water, along with a quarter ounce of dried porcini mushrooms, minced garlic, and a bay leaf.

8. Step 8

   Bring this fragrant mixture back to a boil, then lower the heat and cover the pot almost completely.

9. Step 9

   Let it simmer gently for 4 to 5 hours, or until the meat is so tender it practically falls off the bones.

10. Step 10

    Keep an eye on it and skim off any foam or fat that rises to the surface during cooking.

11. Step 11

    Once your stock is ready, carefully strain it into a clean container and let it cool completely for about 2 hours.

12. Step 12

    While that’s cooling, take the remaining quarter ounce of dried porcini mushrooms and soak them in warm water until they soften, which should take about 15 minutes.

13. Step 13

    After soaking, drain them, squeeze out any excess water, and dice them up.

14. Step 14

    In a separate saucepan, melt some butter over medium heat and add the diced porcini mushrooms.

15. Step 15

    Cook them until they’re beautifully browned, which will take around 5 minutes.

16. Step 16

    Next, stir in some flour and keep stirring until the mixture is smooth and no longer gritty, about 3 minutes.

17. Step 17

    Gradually whisk in your cooled turkey stock and increase the heat to medium-high.

18. Step 18

    Bring this luscious mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until it reduces by one-third and thickens up nicely, which should take about 15 to 20 minutes.

19. Step 19

    Finally, stir in some heavy cream and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

20. Step 20

    Enjoy the rich, comforting flavors of your homemade turkey neck dish!.