My keto turkey gravy is lip-smacking good! Find out in the post which secret ingredients I use to thicken it. Hint - there is no need to use flour or cornstarch.
I went into all-out holiday mode and tested my Christmas turkey this week (it's still October). We had the bird with all the trimmings, from Keto roasted Brussels sprouts to a delicious keto cauliflower stuffing and sugar free cranberry sauce.
And of course, I made a low carb gravy!
I make this recipe every time I roast a turkey, but you can also use it for chicken.
It is flavourful, thick and incredibly tasty. Plus, it is gluten-free.
It is also very easy to make! I would say it's the perfect addition to your turkey, whether it's Thanksgiving, Christmas or simply a regular weekend feast.
Also, it's just 1.7g net carbs per serving.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you'll need for the best homemade keto turkey gravy recipe:
- Any pan drippings. Use a spatula to scrape them off.
- Turkey stock. You can also use chicken broth or even beef broth.
- Roasted vegetables. You roast these together with the turkey, so they will be soft and caramelised. I used onion, carrot, celery sticks and garlic. This also means you won't have to add garlic powder or onion powder for extra taste.
- Red wine. I chose a dry red wine. A white wine also works.
- Salt and pepper.
- Ground chia seeds or xanthan gum. This helps to thicken the gravy.
Instructions
This section contains step-by-step instructions and photos that show how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities
STEP 1
Drain the drippings from the turkey roasting pan. Keep the roasted veggies to one side.
I used a gravy separator, but you can pour into a jug if you prefer and place in the fridge and then skim off the fat.
STEP 2
Place the turkey drippings and roasted vegetables in a saucepan and pour over the wine and stock.
Bring to the boil, then simmer to concentrate the gravy and reduce the volume by half.
Add the ground chia or xanthan gum and blend with an immersion blender. Season with salt and pepper.
Katrin's Top Tips
Option to add a little butter for extra creaminess.
Just like any gravy, keto turkey gravy thickens further as it cools.
If you wish to add additional flavor, add a dash or Worcestershire sauce.
Recipe FAQs
Store-bought gravy is not. It contains added sugar and other nasties. Plus, regular gravy is thickened with flour, which is not keto friendly. For this keto gravy, I use roasted vegetables and ground chia seeds as thickeners.
The vegetables will make the gravy take on a paler color. To get that nice brown color, simply pass the gravy through a muslin cloth. This is a purely optional step.
Whisk in a little more broth to loosen it.
Instead of ground chia seeds, it's possible to use xanthan gum. You can also use guar gum, agar agar, arrowroot powder or gelatin. Coconut flour or almond flour will not work.
Serve with
First of all, a keto turkey! I also recommend these low carb sides:
- Keto stuffing
- Almond flour biscuits
- Sugar free cranberry sauce
- keto mashed cauliflower
- Keto brussels sprouts
- Keto mac and cheese
- Green beans & broccoli
- Cornbread
Thinking how to round off your meal?
Try this low carb Christmas pudding or keto mince pies if it's Christmas. And if you’re preparing Thanksgiving, whip up a sugar free pumpkin pie or this pumpkin cheesecake.
Storage
You can store keto turkey gravy in the fridge just like you would a regular gravy. It stays fresh for up to 5 days.
You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator or gently re-heat on the stovetop.
I like to freeze gravy in ice cube trays. That way, I have single portions that I can use for future lunches and dinners.
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Recipe
Keto Turkey Gravy Recipe
from Sugar Free LondonerNote: The servings slider only changes the first amount in each line and not any subsequent amounts. Please make your own calculations where necessary.
Ingredients
- all turkey drippings from the pan
- 2 ½ cups / 600 ml turkey or chicken stock
- 1 roasted onion, 1 carrot, 2 celery sticks and ½ head garlic from the pan
- 120 ml / ½ cup red wine
- salt and black pepper to taste
To thicken
- optional 3 teaspoon ground chia or ½ xanthan gum
Instructions
- Drain the juices from the turkey pan. Keep the veggies to one side. I used a gravy separator for this.
- Place the turkey pan juices and roasted vegetables in a saucepan and pour over the wine and stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 20 minutes to concentrate the gravy and reduce the volume by about half.
- Add the chia or xanthan gum and blitz with a hand blender or smoothie blender. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return to the pan and simmer for another few minutes to let the gravy thicken.
Addie
Hi, Katrin - re the garlic, do you add the entire half bulb, skins and all, when you blitz the veggies?
Katrin Nürnberger
Yes, I squeeze out the soft roasted garlic bulbs out of the skin, the entire half bulb. Roasted garlic tastes sweet and creamy and not sharp at all. You blitz the veggies after roasting.
Addie
OK, thank you; I think that part was left out of the recipe and I wasn't sure what to do. It sound delicious and I will definitely try it for Thanksgiving.
Katrin Nürnberger
It's such an easy way to get that thick richness and increase flacour.