Artificial Food Coloring 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 30-plus minutes on the stove, those thinly sliced yellow onions transform into something deeply golden, jammy, and almost sweet — no shortcuts, no artificial anything. Conventional gravies and packet mixes are notorious for sneaking in synthetic dyes and lab-made flavor enhancers, but every single ingredient here is exactly what it says it is. Coconut aminos bring a savory depth in place of soy sauce, arrowroot starch thickens everything to a glossy, spoon-coating consistency, and a splash of apple cider vinegar at the finish brightens the whole pot. Turmeric and ginger give it a warm, earthy backbone that makes this gravy taste far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Pour it over mashed potatoes, roasted meat, or anything that could use a little extra something — it's the kind of sauce that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished their plate.
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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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