Last weekend my in-laws came out to Boulder to visit and I used them as guinea pigs for this healthy Paleo Gravy recipe. Thankfully this gravy passed the in-law test served over Mashed Cauliflower.
When I made this Paleo Gravy, I roasted a chicken with onions and thyme and used the pan drippings for the recipe below. I probably only had a couple of tablespoons of drippings, and I actually think this gravy recipe might work without any drippings at all. The onions thicken the gravy; I learned this trick from the late, great author Elaine Gottschall (also a dear friend), who wrote a fabulous gravy recipe in her book Breaking the Vicious Cycle
Herb Gravy
Ingredients
- 1 quart Chicken Stock
- 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- pan drippings from roasted chicken or roasted turkey
- ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat chicken stock, onions and garlic to a boil
- Reduce heat and simmer until onions and garlic are soft, about 30 minutes
- Pour pan drippings into saucepan
- Blend stock-onion-drippings mixture in a vitamix until smooth
- Place mixture back in saucepan and reheat, then season with salt and thyme
- Serve over turkey, Mashed Cauliflower, or anything else
Equipment
I was beyond thrilled to find my book at the top of Jane Anderson’s list of Christmas and Hanukkah Gift Ideas for Celiacs on About.com. She listed The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook as her personal favorite gluten-free cookbook. Wow. Thanks Jane!
Debbie says
Soo timely, have been craving cream gravy on everything :-). Thank you for all the work you put in!
Melissa says
This looks yummy, I will pass this on to my mother in law. I have been hounding her for years to go gluten free, finally she has done it and all of her digestive issues are gone. Hummmmm…..
Rhonda says
Pacific foods! There products are top notch. I use them all the time in my soups and broths. I trust the quality of there products. Also, the flavor is so amazing in there stocks! The best.
Jennifer says
Mmm…I’m a gravy girl and this looks fabulous. Our crisp fall weather here in New Mexico has me thinking about hot, comfort-food meals like chicken and gravy. The mashed cauliflower looks wonderful, too. Thanks, Elena!
KarenO says
Thanks Elana, for the gravy recipe & the Pacific Foods giveaway! YUM!
Kaylan says
Can’t wait to test out this gravy on Thanksgiving!
Mike G. says
I use arrowroot as a thickener for gravies, chili, etc. in place of corn starch or flour. It’s cheap and has no discernible taste itself.
Julia says
Looks good. I will have to try it.
Linda North says
I’ll try it.
sue scott says
I do use Pacific Foods when I am an a hurry for chicken broth. ANd I love just about any kind of tea!
Sue