Gluten Free Turkey Gravy
Rich, savory gravy is the finishing touch that pulls a whole holiday spread together, and this version delivers that silky, pour-over-everything goodness without a trace of wheat flour. The secret is a simple cornstarch slurry — whisked smooth with cold water and streamed into simmering broth — which thickens the gravy beautifully and keeps it completely free of gluten-containing thickeners. Pan drippings and chicken broth form the deeply savory base, while onion powder, garlic powder, and dried thyme round out the flavor so it tastes like it simmered all day. Straining it through a fine-mesh strainer at the end gives you that glossy, restaurant-smooth finish that looks as good as it tastes. Store-bought gravies and seasoning packets are notorious for sneaking in wheat starch or malt-based additives, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the safest and most delicious move. This recipe makes enough for eight servings, so it's perfectly scaled for a full table — and it comes together in under ten minutes, which is a holiday miracle in itself.
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8 servings
- ¼ cup turkey or chicken pan drippings (fat skimmed off)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp cold water
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pour the skimmed pan drippings into a medium saucepan. Add the chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, and dried thyme. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is steaming and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until completely smooth with no lumps.
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