Artificial Flavors Free Caramelized Onion Gravy
Rich, slow-cooked onions are the backbone of a truly great gravy, and this version lets them do all the heavy lifting. Over the course of 30-plus minutes, those thinly sliced yellow onions transform into something deeply golden, jammy, and almost sweet — no flavor packets or powdered shortcuts required. Coconut aminos stand in for conventional soy sauce, delivering that savory depth without any synthetic additives, while turmeric and fresh ginger add warmth that feels genuinely complex. Bone broth keeps the base clean and full-bodied, and arrowroot starch thickens everything to a glossy, spoon-coating consistency that rivals any classic recipe. A final splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens the whole thing and keeps the flavors from feeling heavy. If you've ever flipped over a store-bought gravy jar and felt uneasy about the ingredient list, this is the answer — every component is straightforward and real. Pour it over mashed potatoes, roasted meat, or anything else that deserves a proper finish.
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4 servings
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cups bone broth
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 3 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- 1
Melt the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the sliced onions and salt, spreading them into an even layer.
- 2
Cook the onions, stirring every 3–4 minutes, for 30–35 minutes until deeply golden, jammy, and reduced to about one-quarter of their original volume. Lower the heat to medium-low if they begin to brown too quickly at the edges.
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