This keto gravy sauce is perfect for slathering over turkey, grilled meats, and roast vegetables. It’s is ready in under half an hour and uses only 6 ingredients!
A flavorful gravy is, in my opinion, an essential component of any turkey or roast dinner. I have never had a roast or turkey that didn’t taste much better with a gravy or sauce of the concentrated meat drippings.
The trick to making a keto gravy is to use a different thickening agent than the flour that’s used in “normal” gravies. This recipe uses xanthan gum, a low carb thickening agent that perfectly thickens the gravy sauce while also being full of flavor.
How to make keto gravy?
Step 1: Collect the drippings from the roast or turkey you are cooking and pour them through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
TIP: if you are cooking very fatty meat, consider skimming a bit of the fat from the top of the drippings before making the gravy.
Step 2: Heat a saucepan over medium-low heat. When the pan is warm, add the butter, salt and pepper.
Step 3: Mix and melt the butter until it starts to brown. This should take around 4-5 minutes in a thin non-stick pot and 8-10 minutes in a thick cast-iron pot. Keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn.
Step 4: As soon as the butter starts to brown, lower the heat and add in the xanthan gum. Whisk for 3 – 4 minutes until the butter starts to thicken.
Step 5: While whisking, add in the drippings, broth, and soy sauce. Continue mixing for 5 minutes until the keto gravy has thickened up.
Step 6: Pour into a gravy boat and serve immediately.
Tips for making the best keto gravy
The flavor of your gravy will vary depending on what meat drippings you use.
Bacon drippings will give the keto gravy a smoky taste that works very well on roast vegetables like cauliflower and broccoli.
Beef drippings have an intense, meaty flavor that works well not just on roasts but also on something like chicken or meatballs.
And of course, turkey drippings are perfect for the Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey dinner!
You can use any broth that you have on hand. Beef broth always works well, but almost any broth will work too.
What thickener to use for a low-carb gravy recipe?
Thickening a gravy without high carb ingredients like flour or cornstarch is easy with some xanthan gum. Xanthan gum is a very effective thickener and should be used carefully. Too much and you might have a jelly on your hands.
This recipe calls for a 1/4 tsp. xanthan gum, but start with a little less and work up to that amount and stop when the consistency seems just right.
There are other options for thickening the gravy. You can leave out the thickening agent altogether and cook the gravy for longer. This reduces the liquid and intensifies the flavor of the gravy.
You can also add 2 tbsp. coconut flour to the butter after it has reduced and browned. Whisk the coconut flour into the butter mixture. Then slowly add the rest of the ingredients to form a smooth, thick gravy.
Other healthy keto recipes
If you liked this recipe, here are some other easy keto recipes you might enjoy:
You can also read this roundup I created of 10 healthy dinner recipes for diabetics for even more great recipe ideas.
When you’ve made this keto gravy recipe, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!
Keto Gravy
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp. unsalted butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp. xanthan gum
- 1/2 cup meat drippings
- 1 tsp. soy sauce or tamari
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Collect the drippings from the roast or turkey you are cooking and pour them through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
- TIP: if you are cooking very fatty meat, consider skimming a bit of the fat from the top of the drippings before making the gravy.
- Heat a saucepan over medium-low heat. When the pan is warm, add the butter, and a good pinch of salt and pepper.
- Mix and melt the butter until it starts to brown. This should take around 4-5 minutes in a thin non-stick pot and 8-10 minutes in a thick cast-iron pot. Keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn.
- As soon as the butter starts to brown, lower the heat and add in the xanthan gum. Whisk for 3 – 4 minutes until the butter starts to thicken.
- While whisking, add in the drippings, broth, and soy sauce. Continue mixing for 5 minutes until the keto gravy has thickened up. Add additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Pour into a gravy boat and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Info Per Serving
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