Ingredients

• Turkey neck (if available from cavity of turkey to be roasted) (optional)
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey stock
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup (approximately) turkey drippings, additional low-sodium stock or water
• 1 tablespoon fortified wine, such as Madeira, sherry or Port (optional)

Makes 3 to 4 cups