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Paleo Turkey Gravy Recipe

Bring on the baked bird and mashed potatoes, this gluten-free turkey gravy is ready to be poured, ladled and spooned onto all manner of holiday fixings!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword gravy, paleo, recipe, turkey
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 267kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup turkey drippings fat skimmed
  • ¼ cup fat from turkey drippings
  • 4 tbsp. cassava flour
  • Turkey giblets from uncooked turkey minus the liver (optional)
  • 1 tbsp. cooking fat optional
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • Note: Use any combination of 3 cups broth/drippings as you wish depending on how much your turkey yields. If not enough fat from the drippings, use ghee or grass-fed butter instead.
  • If incorporating the giblets, heat cooking fat in a saucepan over medium-low heat and add giblets. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring until giblets are browned.
    Turkey giblets from uncooked turkey, 1 tbsp. cooking fat
  • Add in the chicken broth, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
    2 cups chicken broth
  • Strain the giblets from the broth. Discard, or chop finely for later use if desired.
  • Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add in fat. Sprinkle cassava flour over fat, stirring constantly until the flour begins to brown to make a roux. Keep an eye out as cassava flour will brown faster than traditional wheat flour.
    ¼ cup fat from turkey drippings, 4 tbsp. cassava flour
  • Slowly add in warm chicken stock while stirring to avoid lumps.
  • Bring to a boil and then reduce heat slightly.
  • Pour in turkey drippings and giblets (if using) and let simmer for about 10 minutes, or until gravy thickens.
    1 cup turkey drippings
  • Season to taste and serve hot.
    Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 18829mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 1mg