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Gluten-Free Turkey Gravy (Dairy-Free)

Gluten-free turkey gravy made either from drippings or without drippings in just 8 minutes. It requires only 5 ingredients and is also dairy-free. The result is a smooth and delicious gravy that will pair quite well with this Instant Pot turkey breast and best turkey brine.

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 72 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter Use the same amount of dairy-free butter for a dairy-free gravy
  • 4 tablespoon gluten-free all-purpose flour or the same amount of regular flour if you’re not on a gluten-free diet
  • 2 cups of cold broth or strained turkey drippings Chicken, turkey, veggie, or beef broth all work. I usually use chicken bouillon dissolved in water
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce  Optional
  • salt and pepper to taste You may add a pinch of garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, or paprika to your gravy for a richer sauce if you prefer

Instructions

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  1. In a medium pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the flour, whisking until forming a thick paste (roux). It takes around 2 minutes for a blond roux or 3-3 ½ minutes for a brown roux. It depends on how dark and rich you want your gravy to be.
  2. Then pour in the broth slowly, whisking constantly after each addition to not get clumpy. It takes about 5 minutes to thicken. Make sure it is smooth as well.
  3. Test its thickness. It has to cover the back of a spoon. Lastly, stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
  4. Remove from the heat and cool to the desired temperature before serving. Serve over sliced Thanksgiving turkey or mashed potatoes, with biscuits, roast beef, or anything else.

Notes

  • Can I make gravy ahead?
  • You can make the gravy ahead of time by up to 4 days. Let it cool and chill it in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • Storing and reheating leftover gluten-free gravy
  • Before serving the leftover gravy, place it in a medium-size heavy-bottom saucepan and reheat over medium-low heat, whisking often, until it’s liquified and heated through. If needed, add a small amount of broth to dilute it if needed.
  • You can also reheat it in the microwave. But avoid high power; otherwise, the gravy will splatter all over.
  • Tips for making Gluten-Free Turkey Gravy
  • Make the roux (mixture of butter and flour turn into a thick paste).
  • Cook over medium heat (or medium-low heat).
  • Add the cold broth or drippings to the pan slowly while whisking well in order to not clump up.
  • Adjust the seasonings. It depends not only on your taste and dietary needs (e.g. low sodium diet) but also if you used salted or unsalted butter or regular or low sodium broth.
  • All broth options work(chicken, turkey, veggie, beef, or a combination of two broths).
  • If using turkey pan drippings, make sure to strain it first. You don’t want a smooth gravy after all! In addition, you can dissolve it in water or combine it with broth depending on your taste.
  • Either regular or dairy-free butter works well. The same goes for regular or gluten-free flour.

Nutrition Information

Calories 72kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 71mg (3%) Potassium 58mg (2%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Calcium 6mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 72

% Daily Value*

Calories 72kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Potassium 58mg 1%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Calcium 6mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.