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Gluten Free Gravy Recipe

Updated: November 23, 2021 | Published on: November 14, 2019 - Molly ThompsonLeave a Comment

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This gluten free gravy recipe is smooth, rich and full of flavor for topping your favorite holiday foods! It's even better when you use the Turkey drippings and it takes minutes to whisk together.

mashed potatoes in a white dish toped with gluten free gravy and thyme

Ingredients for gluten free gravy

  • Fat like ghee or butter
  • A thickener: usually flour, cornstarch or tapioca starch
  • Chicken stock or turkey drippings
  • Seasoning like salt and pepper

How to make gluten free gravy

To make gravy without flour, you'll use a different form of thickener like cornstarch, tapioca flour or arrowroot powder. These options all help thicken the gravy but keep it gluten free.

We're using tapioca flour or arrowroot powder in this gluten free gravy recipe to keep it paleo too!

Make sure to heat and simmer the gravy on low for long enough so it can reduce. The longer it reduces, the thicker the gravy! The steam that cooks off reduces the amount of liquid in the sauce.

pouring gluten free gravy on top of a bowl of mashed potatoes

Is arrowroot whole30 approved?

Yes, arrowroot powder is a paleo-approved ingredient. It's used to thicken sauces (like this one!), to thicken soups, and to give baked goods a great texture.

How do you thicken gravy?

To thicken the gravy using one of these options, you'll create a slurry from the water and the flour or powder. Next, add the slurry to a pan with melted butter and stir well to create a thicker paste. Add the turkey drippings or stock and this roux will thicken the gravy.

gluten free gravy recipe in a bowl with a wooden serving spoon

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What to serve with gluten free gravy:

  • The best dairy free mashed potatoes
  • Gluten free stuffing
  • Cauliflower mashed potatoes
gluten free gravy recipe

Gluten Free Gravy

This gluten free gravy recipe will be a game changer for your Thanksgiving table! It's easy to make, full of flavor, and can be poured on almost all your favorite sides. I love this gluten free turkey gravy the best when using the turkey drippings. So much flavor!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 64kcal
Author: Molly Thompson
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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons vegan butter, ghee, coconut oil or grass-fed butter
  • 3 cups hot chicken stock or strained turkey drippings
  • ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca starch or arrowroot powder see notes for gluten free flour

Instructions

  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium-low heat then add your chosen fat to melt. In a separate bowl, mix the arrowroot or tapioca starch with 1-2 tablespoons of water and let it dissolve and set aside.
  • Slowly pour in the warm stock then add the poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Turn the heat up to medium-high and add the prepared tapioca and water mixture. Stir constantly while the gravy thickens, 2-3 minutes. taste test and add any more seasoning as needed.
  • Store in a large mason jar if you make it a day or two in advance.

Notes

If you have leftover turkey drippings from Thanksgiving, strain the drippings to remove any fat then measure them out and substitute with some or all of the chicken broth if desired.
For 1:1 gluten free flour: add ⅓ cup gluten free flour to the melted butter and stir to make a roux. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil to thicken, stirring constantly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.4g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 6.6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 356mg | Sugar: 0.3g
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