Gluten Free Turkey Gravy Recipe
This Gluten-Free Turkey Gravy Recipe requires just 3 ingredients and is paleo as well! It's ready in 5 minutes and goes perfectly with roasted turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 117kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups drippings from a roasted turkey or turkey/chicken stock, see note 1
- 2 tbsp Tapioca flour or cornstarch/arrowroot powder
- ½ cup coconut cream or heavy cream
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Firstly, carefully drain the pan juices from the bottom of the roasting pan you cooked the turkey in into a small or medium saucepan on the stove. If you don't have enough drippings, top it up with turkey stock or chicken stock.2 cups drippings from a roasted turkey
- In a separate bowl, add the tapioca flour and 2-4 tbsp of the drippings from the pan.2 tbsp Tapioca flour
- Mix together until it forms a smooth, pourable, whiteish liquid. Add extra drippings if needed.
- Add the tapioca mixture to the pan, turn it on medium heat and mix well.
- Add the coconut milk (or heavy cream) and mix well.½ cup coconut cream
- Continue heating until the turkey gravy has thickened.
- Taste and season with salt and ground black pepper if desired.salt and black pepper
Notes
- Extra broth: Only use chicken or turkey stock to top up drippings. Anything else might mess with the flavor, like beef or veggie stock.
- Smooth texture: Strain the drippings if they’ve got floaty bits you don’t want swimming in your gravy boat.
- Season last: Don’t guess with salt. Taste it once it’s thickened and adjust from there.
- Simmer control: If it starts to bubble like lava, turn the heat down. Low and slow keeps it silky.
- Watch the starch: Tapioca can over-thicken if you add too much. Start small and build up if you need to.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
- Fridge life: Store leftover gravy in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Shake or stir: If the fat separates during chilling, just stir it back together or shake it up before reheating.
- Reheat gently: Warm it on the stove over medium heat or microwave until piping hot. Give it a good stir to smooth out any lumps.
- Freezer friendly: Freeze in a container or zip-top bag for up to 3 months. Let it thaw completely in the fridge before reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg