Easy Gluten Free Gravy Recipe (No Drippings Necessary)
Learn how to make gluten free gravy with this easy and adaptable recipe! Choose between making with or without drippings, gluten free flour or cornstarch, and simple swaps to make turkey, brown, or even white country gravy!
Whisk together the flour or cornstarch with 1/2 cup broth until smooth. Set aside.
If using pan drippings, strain first for a smooth sauce. Melt the butter or heat the drippings in a small pot over medium heat. Whisk in the flour / broth mixture until a thick paste forms.
Pour in an additional 1 cup broth in a steady stream, whisking continuously and vigorously. The mixture will gradually smooth out and loosen. Whisk until smooth before adding additional broth.
Gradually add the remaining broth over medium-low heat until the gravy starts to bubble and the desired thickness is reached.
Stir in seasonings. Start with 1/4 tsp salt or sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, and add more as needed. If desired, stir in additional optional seasonings. Serve immediately.
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Notes
make ahead, reheating, and freezer tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days in the refrigerator. To make ahead of time, be sure the gravy has completely cooled before storing.To reheat, place in a small saucepan and whisk over medium-low heat until hot. If the gravy is thinner upon reheating, you may want to whisk together a tablespoon of gluten free flour or cornstarch with some liquid, whisking in while reheating.Gravy may also be frozen for longer storage, up to 3 months. Transfer to a freezer ziplock bag and freeze laying flat. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating gently on the stovetop.
expert tips to remember
I don't recommend making this directly in a roasting pan because it's too big of surface to whisk and prevent lumps. For best results, use a small saucepan.
For lump-free gravy, blend the flour or cornstarch with broth, then add to the pan. Also, vigorously whisk until smooth before adding additional liquid.
Did you accidentally make lumpy gravy? No worries! Blend until smooth in a blender or use an immersion blender.
If the gravy needs more flavor, add a pat of butter, a splash of heavy cream, more salt, pepper, or season with onion powder, poultry seasoning, or gluten-free Worcestershire sauce.
For dairy-free gravy, use vegan butter, ghee, or all pan drippings.