Gluten-free Turkey Gravy
Gluten-free turkey gravy is pretty easy to make, using 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch in place of 1/4 cup flour in any recipe. But many people with gluten issues cross-react with cornstarch.
So I played with xanthan gum until I figured out the amount to make a nice smooth gravy. Xanthan gum is really easy to use, as long as you keep beating the gravy briskly until it thickens. Otherwise your xanthan gum will clump and not make a nice smooth gravy.
If you cannot use flour, starches, or gums for thickening, see my Fresh White Mushroom Gravy and Dried Porcini Mushroom Gravy for yummy alternatives.
I have included this recipe in my Low-Carb Gluten-Free Midwest Thanksgiving meal plan. This is a meal plan for a complete Thanksgiving dinner including portion sizes, shopping lists, make ahead schedule, and adjustments for dairy, tree nut, and egg allergies, vegetarians, and further carb adjustments to take it into the keto zone. You can find out more by clicking here: https://www.alifeinharmony.me/Thanksgiving/.
Gluten-free Turkey Gravy
Ingredients
- 2 cups broth and pan drippings from making the turkey
- (or use 1 ¾ cups chicken broth and ¼ cup butter)
- ¾ teaspoon xanthan gum
Instructions
- Put the broth in a saucepan. Heat the broth to a simmer. Whisking briskly, add xanthan gum. Keep stirring for about 3 minutes as sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning (salt, pepper, herbs). If the gravy is too thick, add broth a little at a time. If it is too thin, add more xanthan gum 1/8 teaspoon at a time, whisking briskly as you add it, and cooking for 3 minutes before testing thickness again.
Nutrition Facts
Gluten-free Turkey Gravy
Serves: 4 servings
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Amount Per Serving: 1/2 cup
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|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 12 | 18.5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0 | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 | |
| Sodium | 0 | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0 | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 | |
| Sugars | ||
| Protein 2 | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium | Iron | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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