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Gluten Free Turkey Gravy is easy to make with your turkey drippings and simple spices. It is ready in less than 10 minutes and delicious served for Thanksgiving.

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Turkey Gravy is a must for all of our holiday meals. It is also delicious made with gluten-free flours as it is still packed with flavor, rich and creamy. Your family will still love the way this gravy taste even made gluten free.

This gravy is great for any occasion. You can even make it without turkey drippings by using chicken stock or broth. Serve it with Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe for a delicious meal idea. You may even want to try this Gluten Free Meal Plan this week. Another delicious option is this Turkey Neck Gravy.

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Why We Love This Gravy

Gravy is the finishing touch that brings any meal together. It is delicious served over Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe, Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes and Air Fryer Broccoli.

We love that this gravy takes minutes to prepare and is bursting with amazing flavors.

Ingredients

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  • Drippings from a Cooked Turkey – You can also use Chicken Broth
  • Butter – We used unsalted butter
  • Arrowroot Powder – You can use tapioca flour or cornstarch instead of arrowroot powder. 

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Variations Ideas

You can easily add in flavor to this gravy by changing the seasoning or adding in fresh herbs.

  • Fresh Thyme
  • Sage
  • Fresh Rosemary
  • Garlic
  • Shallots

How to Make Gluten Free Turkey Gravy

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Step 1 – Strain the pan drippings through a mesh strainer to remove any solids and set aside.

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Step 2 – Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium high heat.

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Step 3 – This whisk in the arrowroot powder for approximately 1 minute. 

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Step 4 – Gradually whisk in the pan drippings or broth. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thicken

  • Step 5 – Then season with the salt and pepper and serve warm.
  • Step 6 – Pour over your turkey and your favorite sides and enjoy!

Expert Tips

  • Desired Consistency – The gravy may thicken some as it sits.  Warming the gravy backup will help to thin it out and you can also stir in more drippings or broth if needed.  You may need to add a thickener if your gravy mix is still thin.
  • Pan Juices – If you do not have a full 2 cups of turkey drippings, you can add in broth until you have the full 2 cups.
  • Combining Ingredients – Make sure the ingredients are combined to a smooth and creamy consistency.
  • Fat Separator – A fat separator is a measuring cup that allows you to pour the drippings while keeping the fat separate. We think this gravy is best without it.
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Serving Suggestions

Gluten-Free Turkey Gravy is the perfect addition to your holiday table. It is delicious served over Christmas Turkey, Instant Pot Turkey Breast Recipe, and these Gluten Free Side Dishes Recipes.

Other ideas it can be served over is Skillet Green Bean Casserole, Cornbread Sausage Stuffing Recipe and Crockpot Mashed Potatoes Recipe. You may have to make adjustments if you need to stick with gluten free recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Make Sure Gravy Does Not Have Lumps?

To prevent lumps forming in the gravy, we recommend whisking the gravy constantly. It also helps when pouring in the drippings that you pour in slowly.

Can I Use Broth Instead of Drippings?

Yes, you can use store-bought broth to make this gluten-free gravy. Just make sure that the broth is gluten free and low sodium.

How to Store Leftover Gravy

Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will last about 3-4 days.

Can I Freeze Gluten Free Gravy?

Once the gravy has cooled to room temperature place in a freeze safe container. You can also divide it in ice cube trays for individual servings. Then when ready to use, thaw in the fridge and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

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Gluten Free Turkey Gravy

5 from 1 vote
Gluten Free Turkey Gravy is easy to make with your turkey drippings and simple spices. It is ready in less than 10 minutes and delicious served for Thanksgiving.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Cuisine American
Course Sauces
Calories 82
Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Drippings from a Cooked Turkey or Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons Arrowroot Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
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Instructions

  • Strain the pan drippings through a mesh strainer to remove any solids and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium high heat.  This whisk in the arrowroot powder for approximately 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in the pan drippings or broth.  Note: If you do not have a full 2 cups of drippings, you can add in broth until you have the full 2 cups.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil.  Then reduce the heat and simmer (whisking constantly) until the mixture has thickened (approximately 5-10 minutes).
  • Then season with the salt and pepper and serve warm.
  • Pour over your turkey and your favorite sides and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

The gravy may thicken some as it sits.  Warming the gravy backup will help to thin it out and you can also stir in more drippings or broth if needed.  
You can use tapioca flour or cornstarch instead of arrowroot powder.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 82kcal, Carbohydrates 3g, Protein 1g, Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0.3g, Cholesterol 22mg, Sodium 486mg, Potassium 19mg, Fiber 0.1g, Sugar 0.3g, Vitamin A 239IU, Calcium 7mg, Iron 0.1mg

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  1. Casey says:

    5 stars
    This turkey gravy was full of flavor!