5 from 72 votes
Gluten-Free Gravy
Gluten-Free Gravy uses turkey drippings enhanced with arrowroot powder to create a smooth, thickened sauce without wheat-based thickeners. The recipe calls for straining fat and combining a butter-arrowroot slurry with turkey broth to achieve a glossy, flavorful gravy that complements roasted turkey or chicken. Control over thickness is possible by adjusting the arrowroot, offering a versatile option for those avoiding gluten.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
28 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups turkey drippings or low-sodium chicken/turkey broth
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder or tapioca flour or cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons butter melted; or ghee or water for dairy-free
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- Once the turkey is done roasting, remove the turkey from the pan and strain the pan drippings through a fine mesh sieve into a large measuring cup.
- Let the drippings sit for a few minutes until the fat separates and rises to the top. Skim off most of the fat, so just 1 to 2 tablespoons remain, but keep the broth below.
- Transfer the turkey broth to a pot and bring to a boil. Note - If you weren't able to get 2 cups worth through your turkey drippings, you can supplement with turkey or chicken broth.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the melted butter and arrowroot powder to create a slurry.
- Once the broth is boiling, turn off the heat, and gradually whisk the slurry into the broth until it begins to thicken. If you'd like the gravy thicker, you can add another tablespoon of arrowroot powder mixed with a tablespoon water.
- Season with salt and pepper, then pour into a gravy boat. The gravy will continue to thicken as it cools.
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Notes
- Skim excess fat from drippings to keep gravy light and reduce greasiness.
- Begin with less arrowroot powder if no drippings are used, as arrowroot thickens quickly and can create a gel-like texture.
- The gravy will thicken further as it cools; adjust seasoning after thickening.
Nutrition Information
Calories
28kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
230mg
(10%)
Potassium
62mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 28
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 28kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 230mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.