Smothered Turkey Wings

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 turkey wings
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 7 tablespoons flour
• 6 cups turkey or 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups milk

Recipe

• 1 to make wings: heat oven to 350°; brush wings with vegetable oil and place in a large roasting pan; stir together salt, pepper, garlic powder, poultry seasoning and onion powder in a medium bowl; sprinkle over turkey wings.
• 2 bake until browned, 45-60 minutes.
• 3 to make sauce: melt butter in a large heavy saucepan or dutch oven; add celery and onion; cook over medium-low heat until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes; stir in thyme and pepper; cook 1 minute; add flour; cook, stirring constantly, until light brown, about 5 minutes; slowly whisk in broth.
• 4 heat liquid to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered 20 minutes.
• 5 strain sauce through a sieve and return to the saucepan; slowly whisk in milk and stir constantly until sauce returns to a simmer.
• 6 pour sauce over turkey wings; cover and cook until tender, about 1 hour.