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Low Carb Gravy

5 from 4 votes
Course Main Dishes, Sauces/Dressings/Marinades
Cuisine Keto, Low Carb, NSNG
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup turkey pan drippings, solids strained out and discarded, fat skimmed
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 stick butter (8 tablespoons)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3-5 teaspoons arrowroot powder (depending on desired thickness)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream, optional, for thickening

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, heat drippings, chicken broth, butter, garlic powder, and onion powder until melted and hot but not yet boiling. Remove 1/3 cup of the hot liquid into a smaller bowl and whisk in 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder until dissolved into a slurry, then pour back into sauce pan. Repeat one to two more times with arrowroot powder slurry. Bring to boil, then turn down heat to a simmer and let sauce reduce, until gravy thickens to desired consistency, about 15-20 minutes, whisking frequently. If the gravy still feels too thin, make the arrowroot powder slurry, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired thickness. Be careful not to over thicken the gravy, lest it become too gooey. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if needed. Remove from heat and whisk in heavy cream, if desired, for a thicker, richer gravy. Serve immediately.

Notes

If you want to make gravy and you have no pan drippings, use chicken or beef broth instead of drippings. You may need additional thickeners, such as additional arrowroot powder or heavy cream, added until desired thickness is achieved.
If you use turkey drippings for the gravy, you will need less salt to flavor the gravy as the pan drippings will be salty from the dry brining of the turkey.
Keyword dairy free, gluten free, keto, thanksgiving
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