Gluten-Free Gravy That Tastes Great

This gluten-free turkey gravy recipe is super easy to follow. It has no flour that can cause a problem for people who follow gluten-free diets. One of the many things I love about this recipe is that it’s so much simpler to make than a traditional gravy.

So now, anyone who has issues with gluten can enjoy rich, hearty turkey dinners again. Whether you’re cooking for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just making a turkey dinner, this gravy complements the meat and whatever else you plan to put it on.

What’s great about this gravy recipe is that even people who can have gluten will love it. In fact, I don’t think most people can tell the difference … unless, that is, you spill the beans. I typically make a batch of this gravy in November and another one in December. Whatever you don’t eat can be frozen, either in ice cube trays or in small, sealed containers.

Chances are, it will be used up very quickly … especially if your family enjoys open-face turkey sandwiches. They are so delicious!

Turkey Gravy Without Flour

Most gravy recipes involve starting with a roux that consists of flour and some sort of fat. I used to make it with either meat drippings or butter and a sprinkling of white flour.

However, as time went on, I became very sensitive to foods containing gluten. So I stopped adding gravy to my meat. I was sad about this because many times the meat is dry without any gravy.

But I never wanted to make a scene, so I just ate it without saying anything. Now that I’ve discovered how easy it is to make gluten-free gravy, I don’t hesitate to bring it to any dinner party.

Gluten-Free Turkey Gravy Ingredients

You only need 2 ingredients for this delicious gravy—turkey stock and cornstarch. Or if you have pan drippings, use that in place of the turkey stock. I also add some salt and black pepper, but they’re not essential.

Plus, some brands of turkey stock are loaded with a ton of salt, so you might not need it. Another issue about salt is that everyone has different requirements.

So taste it as it cooks and determine how much, if any, salt and pepper you’ll need. Other ingredients you might want to add include Worcestershire sauce, white wine, and basil. All of those change the flavor, so go easy on those if you choose to use them.

Also keep in mind that most Worcestershire sauce has gluten, so check the label if you need to be gluten-free.

You can also use turkey bouillon and water in place of the turkey stock. Since most bouillon has quite a bit of sodium, you’ll definitely need to taste it before adding more.

I always prefer turkey stock, and it’s even better if it comes from the turkey I’m cooking. However, there are times when it’s not possible to make that, so it’s nice to have packaged stock or bouillon on hand.

How to Make Gluten-Free Turkey Gravy

Making this gravy is one of the easiest things you’ll ever cook. Simply combine the turkey stock and cornstarch, mix, and heat.

If you’ve ever worked with cornstarch before, you know it can get quite clumpy. For that reason, I use a shaker bottle to mix the cornstarch with the turkey stock. This is called a slurry. I always put the turkey stock in first and then add the cornstarch.

The cornstarch still sinks to the bottom. But for some reason, it mixes better when added after the liquid.

Secondly, I put in the little divider piece that helps with the mixing. Some shaker bottles have balls that do the same thing.

Next, I put the lid on the bottle and shake it like crazy. For some extra fun, put on some music while you do this. Go ahead and dance around the kitchen … I won’t tell.

You can also use a blender to mix the ingredients. It’s up to you, but you’ll have to hand wash it after you’re finished.

Finally, I pour the mixture into a pot and heat it until the gravy thickens. You can always add more turkey stock if it’s too thick.

Using a whisk, stir the gravy until it thickens. This keeps it from clumping. Don’t worry about getting tired because it doesn’t take long.

In fact, this gravy cooks very quickly. Because of this, you need to pay attention to it in order to get a delicious, smooth consistency.

Whether you make 2 different types of gravy, one with and one without gluten, or just this one, people who have to be gluten-free with appreciate your effort. And you don’t have to say a word about how effortless this recipe really is!

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