Dairy-Free Classic Turkey Gravy
Elevate your holiday feast with this **Dairy-Free Classic Turkey Gravy**, a rich and silky sauce made entirely without milk or cream. Perfect for those with dietary restrictions, this recipe relies on flavorful turkey drippings and low-sodium chicken broth to create a savory base, while a golden olive oil roux adds depth and smoothness. Enhanced with garlic and onion powder and finished with optional fresh thyme, this gravy delivers all the traditional comfort you crave, without the dairy. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, it pairs beautifully with roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing, completing your holiday table with a touch of homemade warmth.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Turkey drippings
- 2 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
After roasting the turkey, carefully pour the drippings from the roasting pan through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to separate the fats from the juices. Allow the fat to rise to the top and then skim off approximately 2 tablespoons.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, whisk in the flour to create a roux, stirring continuously for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture turns a light golden color.
Slowly add the skimmed turkey drippings to the roux, whisking constantly to combine without lumps. Gradually add the low-sodium chicken broth to the mixture, continuing to whisk until the gravy is smooth.
Bring the gravy to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens.
Season the gravy with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and fresh thyme (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Simmer for an additional 2 minutes to meld the flavors, then remove from heat. Allow the gravy to rest for a minute before serving to let any air bubbles subside.
Serve warm alongside your turkey and other holiday dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
846 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.0 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 3098 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 64 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
