Low-Carb Gravy
Roasting turkey wings, neck, or parts along with cauliflower, onion, and garlic gives you a rich turkey stock, which creates this luscious, low-carb turkey gravy with no flour. Then the vegetables get pureed along with the stock to create a creamy turkey gravy, and I swear you can’t tell there’s cauliflower in it! This gluten-free gravy recipe is delicious served over your Thanksgiving turkey and mashed potatoes. The best part? You can make it up to three days in advance, so it’s one less thing to do on Thanksgiving. If you want a more traditional gravy made with flour, here’s my classic turkey gravy recipe.
Turkey Gravy Ingredients
Turkey: You’ll need two turkey wings or the neck and back from turkey. (Spatchcocked is a fancy word for butterflying a turkey by removing the backbone, opening it out, and flattening it.) Cauliflower: Cut half of a large head of cauliflower into one-inch-thick slices. Onion: You’ll need half of a medium yellow onion and half a head of garlic. Seasoning: Kosher salt, black pepper, Bell’s seasoning Liquid: Use a half cup of low-sodium chicken broth and six cups of water. Herbs: Small sprigs of fresh sage and thyme
How to Make Low-Carb Gravy
Variations
Quicker Gravy: Skip the step for making the stock, and puree the roasted onion, cauliflower, and garlic and pan drippings with store-bought low- sodium chicken broth. You should need less than one quart for a creamy, pourable consistency. Seasoning: If you don’t have Bell’s, any turkey or poultry seasoning will work. You can also make your own by adding the individual spices in Bell’s: rosemary, oregano, sage, ginger, marjoram, thyme, and pepper.
What to Serve with this Low-Carb Gravy
When I think gravy, I think holidays. So, here are some of my favorite Thanksgiving dishes to pair with your turkey and gravy.
Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Sweet Potatoes Cornbread Sausage Stuffing Green Bean Casserole Brussels Sprout Gratin Mashed Potatoes
How to Make Ahead
This gluten-free gravy recipe will last for up to four days in the fridge or six months in the freezer. The best part is that you can make it up to three days in advance.
After you make the gravy, cool it and refrigerate it. On Thanksgiving Day, reheat it on the stove, adding more stock or water a splash at a time if necessary.
Can you make gravy without flour or cornstarch?
Yes, the roasted cauliflower thickens the gravy, meaning there’s no need for flour or cornstarch.
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