Description
This simple and delicious Gluten Free Gravy uses just three main ingredients to create a flavorful, smooth sauce that’s perfect for enhancing your favorite roasted meats and side dishes. Made with reduced sodium chicken broth, tapioca flour, and unsalted butter, this gravy is perfect for those avoiding gluten without sacrificing taste or texture.
Ingredients
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Gravy Ingredients
- 2 cups Chicken broth, reduced sodium (or turkey drippings; strained)
- 2 tbsp Tapioca flour
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Sea salt (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Melt the butter: In a large saucepan or saucier over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter to create the base for the gravy.
- Create the roux base: Reduce the heat to low, then sprinkle the tapioca flour into the pan. Whisk continuously until a smooth paste (roux) forms, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add broth or drippings: Slowly pour in the chicken broth or turkey drippings while whisking vigorously to combine and prevent clumps.
- Simmer and thicken: Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes while stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens to your preferred consistency.
- Season: Add sea salt and black pepper to taste, stirring well before serving.
Notes
- Using tapioca flour instead of regular flour makes this gravy gluten free and gives it a glossy, smooth finish.
- You can substitute chicken broth with turkey drippings for a richer flavor.
- Adjust the seasoning gradually—start with less salt and pepper and taste before adding more.
- If the gravy is too thick, add a splash of broth or water to thin it to your desired consistency.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute unsalted butter with olive oil or a vegan butter alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Gluten free gravy, tapioca flour gravy, easy gravy recipe, low sodium gravy, chicken broth gravy, holiday gravy, simple gluten free sauce
