Low Sodium Rich Pork Gravy
Enhance your favorite pork roasts and mashed potatoes with this flavorful Low Sodium Rich Pork Gravy—a healthier twist on a comfort food classic. Made from unsalted pork drippings and unsalted chicken broth, this recipe delivers rich, savory depth without the excess salt. A golden roux forms the base for this velvety gravy, while the addition of aromatic herbs like thyme, sage, garlic powder, and onion powder elevates its complexity. Perfectly thickened to a smooth, pourable consistency, this low sodium gravy is an ideal companion for family dinners or holiday feasts. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a heart-smart option for anyone seeking big flavor with less sodium.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsalted pork drippings
- 2 cups unsalted chicken broth
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon sage
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Collect the pork drippings after roasting or slow-cooking your pork. If the drippings are solidified, gently reheat them until liquid.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, slowly add in the all-purpose flour, whisking continuously to form a smooth roux without lumps.
Continue to whisk the roux for about 3-5 minutes until it turns a light golden color, which will add a complex flavor to the gravy.
Slowly pour in the unsalted chicken broth and water into the roux, whisking constantly to prevent any lumps from forming.
Next, add the pork drippings into the mixture, continuing to whisk as you pour.
Season the gravy with onion powder, garlic powder, fresh ground black pepper, dried thyme, and sage.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
Adjust the seasoning if needed, considering the low sodium requirement.
Once the gravy has reached the desired thickness, remove it from the heat.
Pour the gravy through a fine mesh strainer into a serving bowl to remove any lumps and ensure smoothness.
Serve the gravy warm over your favorite pork dishes or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
578 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.9 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.1 g | 125% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.8 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 33 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.
