We have an easy Gluten Free Gravy recipe that can be made with or without drippings! It’s a delicious homemade gluten-free gravy recipe using real, simple ingredients. Perfect for your next family dinner or Holiday dinner!
The Best Gluten-Free Gravy Recipe
If you have been looking for a solid, tried-and-true gluten-free gravy recipe, then this is for you! We have made this countless times and it turns out perfectly every time. Whether you are making a whole roasted chicken for Sunday dinners with the family or you have everyone over for a big Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas dinner, you have to make a creamy gravy to pour over your roasted turkey and mashed potatoes! It is a must, trust us. The recipe card is super versatile, with options to use drippings or just broth, tapioca starch or cornstarch, there is truly something for everyone!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Easy: With just a few steps you can whip this recipe up in no time!
- Convenient: You most likely have everything you need in your pantry to make this simple recipe!
- Gravy makes everything better: Especially if you are trying to follow a Paleo/Whole30 diet. Being able to whip up some yummy gravy to pour over pork chops, chicken or mashed potatoes is EVERYTHING! Definitely keep this in your pocket!
What You Will Need
- ghee – perfect for keeping this easy recipe Whole30/Paleo compliant, but you can also use regular butter or dairy-free butter!
- tapioca starch – the best thickener to use when trying to also keep it gluten-free. We have also included instructions for using cornstarch as the thickening agent.
- broth – option to use some delicious homemade chicken stock or pick-up a store-bought broth option from your local grocery store. We have tested this recipe with all different broths, chicken broth, beef broth, vegetable broth, and turkey broth.
- pan drippings (optional) – if you are making a chicken or turkey we highly recommend using those delicious pan juices – so much flavor!
How To Make Gluten-Free Gravy
The first steps to making this 5-minute gluten free gravy is to bring a large skillet to a medium-high heat and add the ghee to melt.
Now add the tapioca starch to the hot pan with the melted butter or ghee.
Tapioca Flour vs. Cornstarch
- Tapioca Starch: we wanted to include a tapioca starch method because it is Whole30/Paleo and we use it ALL the time!
- Cornstarch: we also wanted to include a corn starch method because we know if you aren’t concerned with Whole30/Paleo, then you might prefer this method but it is NOT Whole30/Paleo compliant.
Whisk them together to create a thick roux.
Continue whisking while slowly adding in the broth or chicken/ turkey drippings, in a steady stream, until you get the right consistency.
Broth vs. Drippings
We have included two main methods for making gluten-free gravy:
- Broth (any kind really): For those times when you don’t have drippings on hand, but still want to make a delicious gravy. I have used beef, chicken, and turkey broth successfully! Definitely taste and adjust seasoning though – some broths are really salty and some aren’t salty at all – adjust per your liking.
- Drippings: For those times when you DO have drippings on hand, we wanted to make sure the recipe still worked! So if you need to make this for a holiday meal, you are good to go! I just want to repeat, that right when you start to whisk the drippings and the “roux” mixture together it does look a little weird. Just keep whisking and I promise it will smooth out!
Taste the smooth gravy and add additional salt and pepper, as needed (will vary depending upon what broth you use).
For best results: keep a little bit of broth to the side because the gravy will thicken a bit as it cools, so you may want to whisk in another splash of broth before serving.
Best Ways To Serve Gluten Free Gravy
Any time we think about gravy, we automatically thick about Thanksgiving day with a big thanksgiving turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and all the trimmings that are perfect for pouring gravy over the top! But there are so many other meals that could use this flavorful gluten-free gravy recipe. It is a good gravy to pour over a roasted chicken, pork chops, or a simple turkey breast. The options are endless!
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Gluten Free Gravy
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approx. 1 1/2 cups
- Category: Gravy
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
Gluten-Free Gravy (2 Ways) – a quick and easy recipe that will be your next go-to gluten-free gravy recipe! Prepare gravy with drippings or gravy without drippings!
Ingredients
Broth Option (no drippings):
- 2 tablespoons ghee (or butter)
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
- 3/4 – 1 cup chicken broth
Drippings Option:
- 1 tablespoon ghee (or butter)
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
- 1 cup drippings (from cooking a turkey or chicken, etc.)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
Broth Option:
- Add ghee to large cast iron skillet and bring to medium heat. Allow ghee to melt.
- Add tapioca starch and whisk together with the ghee to create a “roux.”
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking as you go. Continue whisking (it might look a little weird or chunky for a bit …just keep whisking!) until it smooths out.
- Once mixture has a smooth texture, taste and add additional salt or pepper, as desired.
- If you prefer your gravy thinner feel free to add additional splashes of broth to thin out – just whisk to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Dripping Option:
- Add ghee to large cast iron skillet and bring to medium heat. Allow ghee to melt.
- Add tapioca starch and whisk together with the ghee to create a “roux.”
- Slowly pour in the drippings, whisking as you go. Continue whisking (it might look a little weird or chunky for a bit …just keep whisking!) until it smooths out.
- Once you have added all the drippings, continue whisking while you slowly add the broth.
- Once mixture has a smooth texture, taste and add additional salt or pepper, as desired.
- If you prefer your gravy thinner feel free add additional splashes of broth to thin out – just whisk to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Cornstarch Method: 2 cups of drippings (turkey or chicken) + slurry (1/4 cup cold water + 1 tablespoon cornstarch). Warm drippings in medium saucepan on medium heat until hot. In small bowl, whisk together cold water and cornstarch. Add slurry to drippings and whisk until it thickens. Taste and add salt or pepper, as desired. Serve immediately. (Note: Cornstarch method is not Whole30/Paleo).
- Cast Iron Skillet: I find that making gluten free gravy with tapioca starch works better in a larger, flatter skillet which is why I am recommending to use this for that method!
- Storage: All 3 methods store great in the fridge. Just keep leftover gravy in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Kristi Sammon says
We are fortunate to have a great local supplier of organic chickens, so prepare quite a few throughout the year. Was looking for something new to try, as my kids seemed less enthused each time I prepared one for dinner. I knew you’d have a great recipe and this did not disappoint! Everyone loved it, and asked for me to make this again next time we have a chicken. Carcass is in the crock pot—sure to make delicious broth. Thank you!
Erin says
So glad you enjoyed it, Kristi!! And thank you so much for the feedback – I really appreciate it!