Homemade Gravy

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups yellow onion; chopped
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper; freshly ground
2 cups defatted turkey drippings; plus chicken stock
1 tablespoon cognac or brandy
1 tablespoon white wine, optional
1 tablespoon heavy cream, optional
In a large (10 to 12-inch) saute pan, cook the butter and onions over medium-low heat for 12 [...]

Sausage Gravy

1 pound sausage
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
  salt and black pepper to taste
8 prepared biscuits
Crumble and cook sausage in large skillet over medium heat until browned.
Stir in flour until dissolved. Gradually stir in milk.
Cook gravy until thick and bubbly. If too thick add additional milk.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serve hot over biscuits.
Refrigerate leftovers.
4 servings

Make Ahead Turkey Gravy

4 turkey wings (about 3 lb)
2 medium onions, peeled and quartered
1 cup water
8 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup chopped carrot
1/2 tsp dried thyme
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp stick butter or margarine
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
Heat oven to 400°F. Have ready a large roasting pan.
1. Arrange wings in a single layer in pan; scatter onions over top. [...]