Sesame Free Caramelized Onion Gravy

Total time55 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time45 min

4.5

(28)

Rich, slow-cooked onions are the backbone of a truly great gravy, and this version takes its time to build deep, jammy sweetness before anything else even hits the pan. Coconut oil gets things started, and after a patient 30-plus minutes of stirring, those onions transform into something golden and almost silky — the kind of flavor you usually only find at a restaurant. Garlic, turmeric, ginger, and fresh thyme layer in warmth and earthiness without leaning on any soy sauce or other sesame-adjacent condiments that can sneak hidden allergens into a dish. Coconut aminos stand in for traditional soy-based sauces and bring that savory depth completely free of sesame risk, which is a real win when so many store-bought gravies and flavor boosters share production lines with sesame products. Arrowroot starch does the thickening work here, giving you a glossy, spoon-coating consistency that holds up beautifully. A final splash of apple cider vinegar brightens everything and keeps the richness from feeling heavy. Pour it over roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a Sunday roast and watch it disappear fast.

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Ingredients

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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