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From Kara: “Just made your gf turkey gravy and it is great! My daughter is thrilled to have a gravy option for Thanksgiving that is also delicious! I also made a non-gf turkey gravy and they taste very similar. Thanks for posting a great recipe, super appreciate it. Have a great Thanksgiving holiday! ★★★★★”
Why This Gluten-Free Gravy Should Become Your New Go-To Recipe
A good gravy recipe is one of those staples everyone should feel confident making, especially for the holidays! This recipe is beginner-friendly and stress-free, with a few of my simple tricks for smooth, lump-free gravy every time. I love how quickly it comes together and the flavor never disappoints!
- Easy to make. A simple butter and gluten-free flour roux creates a smooth, rich gravy. No complicated techniques or special ingredients required!
- A savory special ingredient. I add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for a delicious, flavorful gravy. It’s so good!
- Works with or without drippings. I like to use fresh drippings for a traditional holiday gravy, but homemade or store-bought broth or stock can be used for an easy everyday version.
- Perfect for the holidays. Pour it over gluten-free mashed potatoes, turkey, gluten-free stuffing, roasted vegetables, and all your Thanksgiving favorites!
What You Need
Here are a few notes on some of the key ingredients to make this gluten-free gravy. Jump to the recipe card below for the exact measurements.
- Stock, broth, or drippings. You can use strained turkey or chicken drippings, homemade broth or stock, or the boxed kind from the grocery store. I’ve made this gravy all three ways, and you really can’t go wrong! I like how strained drippings add extra richness, but when I’m short on time a quality boxed stock or broth works great, too.
- Gluten-free flour. I’ve found that you don’t need a special gluten-free flour for this recipe. Any measure-for-measure blend will work. I typically use King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure-for-Measure Flour.
- Worcestershire sauce. Don’t skip this! It’s my secret ingredient for adding that extra layer of savory flavor that enhances the meaty, rich taste of the drippings/broth. I use Lea & Perrins, which is gluten-free in the U.S.
How to Make Gluten-Free Gravy
Here’s an overview of how to make this gravy. You can jump to the recipe for the full instructions!
Start with a roux. I melt the butter, then whisk in the gluten-free flour. It needs to be whisked for 2 minutes as it cooks before slowly whisking in 1/2 cup of the drippings/stock to form a paste. From there I add the remaining liquid in 1/2 cup increments to prevent lumps in the gravy.
Thicken the gravy. The gravy will need to simmer until it thickens up some, then I remove it from the heat to stir in the Worcestershire and seasoning. Making sure it is well seasoned is important! I like to add at least a pinch of salt and a few good cracks of fresh pepper.
Erin’s Tip
Keep in mind that the gravy will continue to thicken as it cools, so don’t panic if it doesn’t seem quite thick enough when you first pull it off the heat! I look for the simmering gravy to be thick enough to coat the back of the spoon to judge when it’s ready to remove from the heat and season.
More Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes
5-Minute Gluten-Free Gravy (With or Without Drippings)
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 – 2 1/2 cups chicken stock or pan drippings strained if using pan drippings (top up with chicken stock if needed – you can also use all chicken stock if preferred!)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free measure-for-measure flour any brand will work
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Lea & Perrins is gluten-free
- kosher salt and pepper if needed
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low-medium heat. Whisk in the gluten-free flour and allow to cook for 2 minutes, while whisking.
- While whisking constantly, slowly pour in 1/2 cup of the pan drippings from the roast turkey and whisk until it forms a paste. Add the remaining liquid in 1/2 cup increments, whisking in between, until the gravy is smooth.
- Allow the gluten-free gravy to simmer over medium heat until thickened. Take off heat, stir in the Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and pepper. (This is important! Make sure it’s well seasoned. I like to add a pinch of salt and a few good cracks of pepper.)
- The gravy will continue to thicken as it cools. Enjoy!
Hi Erin, for the gluten free turkey gravy what would be the ratio for swapping out flour for cornstarch??
Hi Diane! We recommend using 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of cold broth. Whisk until smooth, then add it to the gravy and simmer until thickened. You may need to adjust the amount slightly depending on your desired consistency!
I made this gravy without the Worcestershire sauce, & my husband & I thoroughly enjoyed it ! It was delicious! The best gravy I have ever made!
Yay! We’re so pleased you and your husband both loved the recipe, Sheila! Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us!
Would this work with ham drippings?
Hi Christin, it may work, but would most likely need other ingredient adjustments since ham drippings are generally saltier and contain more fat. It would also change the flavor profile. If you decide to give it a try, we’d love to hear how it goes!
Mine keeps breaking when I add the liquid. Any advice?
Hi Foster, that usually happens when the temperatures are off or the liquid is added too quickly. Add the liquids very slowly while whisking constantly. Make sure you keep the burner on low-medium so that it cooks low and slow. High temperatures will cause it to break. You could even try warming the chicken stock/pan drippings if they are cold so the fat doesn’t clump up. We hope these ideas help!
I have not tried any of these yet. I totally intend to. My man is allergic to Gluten and he likes to cook. So I got these recipes for him, hopefully he will make at least one or two. So I will let you know !
We hope you both enjoy the recipes!
Made this on Thanksgiving. Turned out great! Thanks.
Great! I’m glad you enjoyed the gravy!
Just made your gf turkey gravy and it is great! My daughter is thrilled to have a gravy option for Thanksgiving that is also delicious! I also made a non-gf turkey gravy and they taste very similar. Thanks for posting a great recipe, super appreciate it. Have a great Thanksgiving holiday!
do you have a favorite chicken broth?
I like to use the boxed chicken stock from Costco!
I love all of your recipes. Thank you so much
My husband is allergic to coconut so when I have to use coconut oil in recipes l what can I substitute.