Keto Gravy (Easy 30-Minute Recipe) (2024)

Keto Gravy made from meat drippings is a rich, delicious sauce that’s perfect for topping your turkey, roast, or sides! This recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and only uses 6 ingredients.

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Is there anything better than pouring a rich, thick, creamy gravy over your turkey or roast dinner?

Because gravy is made from the concentrated meat drippings of your main course, it’s a natural way to deepen the flavor. And of course, you have to pour a little extra over your sides, too!

Most gravy recipes use flour to thicken the sauce, which includes unnecessary carbs. So the trick to making a keto and low-carb gravy is to simply swap out the flour for another thickening agent.

I find that xanthan gum is a perfect substitute. Just 1/4 of a teaspoon does the trick! You could also use coconut flour, or simply reduce the gravy on the stove for longer. Thankfully, there are quite a few ways to achieve that perfect, thick consistency.

You’ll end up with a rich gravy that’s full of flavor without the added carbs!

How to make keto gravy

This delicious recipe comes together in just 5 simple steps!

Step 1: Collect meat drippings from your roast or turkey. Alternatively, you can roast 2 – 4 pounds of turkey legs, wings, or neck at 400ºF for 1 and a half hours to gather enough drippings. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.

Step 2: Heat a saucepan over medium-low heat. When the pan is warm, add the butter, salt, and pepper.

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Step 3: As the butter melts, stir to combine, then let it start to brown. This should take 4 – 5 minutes in a thin non-stick pot and 8 – 10 minutes in a thick cast-iron pot.

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Step 4: As soon as the butter starts to brown, lower the heat and whisk in the xanthan gum, adding it very gradually. Continue whisking 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 reached your desired consistency.

There you have it! Your delicious low-carb gravy is ready to be served, or you can cool and store until the rest of your meal is ready.

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Choosing your flavors

The gravy is going to pick up most of its flavor from the meat drippings you use. This is what makes it such a rich, hearty sauce!

Turkey drippings are the most common to make with your Thanksgiving or holiday turkey meal.

You can also use bacon drippings, which will give the gravy a smoky taste that is incredible over roasted vegetables.

Beef drippings have an intense, meaty flavor that perfectly compliments a roast. This flavor profile can also be spectacular over a protein like chicken or meatballs!

The gravy will pick up a bit of flavor from the broth, but much less than the meat drippings. That’s why you can use any broth that you have on hand.

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How do you thicken gravy without carbs?

Traditional gravies use high-carb ingredients like flour or cornstarch to reach their desired consistency.

Thankfully, it’s easy to achieve the same effect without the carbs by using xanthan gum! In fact, this ingredient is so effective, you want to be very careful using it. Always add it in gradually while continuing to whisk.

This recipe calls for 1/4 tsp. xanthan gum, but I recommend starting with a little less and working up to that amount or until the consistency seems just right.

Don’t have any xanthan gum on hand? You can also add 2 tablespoons of 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.

Lastly, you do have the option to just leave the thickening agent out altogether and cook the gravy for longer. This reduces the liquid and intensifies the flavor of the gravy.

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Storage

Low carb gravy can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

When you’re ready to serve, I recommend reheating in a pot on the stove over low heat. Once it’s hot, pour into a gravy boat to serve immediately.

Other healthy low-carb holiday recipes

Looking for a few more low-carb options to make around Thanksgiving or the holidays? Here are some of my favorites that I know you’ll love:

  • Keto Green Bean Casserole
  • Easy Low Carb Stuffing
  • Low Carb Cornbread

You can also check out this roundup of delicious low-carb desserts for recipes that will satisfy your sweet tooth!

When you’ve tried this gravy, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!

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Keto Gravy made from meat drippings is a rich, delicious sauce that's perfect for topping your turkey, roast, or sides! This recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and only uses 6 ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1/2 cup meat drippings
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 cup beef broth

Instructions

  • Collect meat drippings from your roast or turkey. Alternatively, you can roast 2 – 4 pounds of turkey legs, wings, or neck at 400ºF for 1 and a half hours to gather enough drippings. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.

  • Heat a saucepan over medium-low heat. When the pan is warm, add the butter, salt, and pepper.

  • As the butter melts, stir to combine, then let it start to brown. This should take 4 – 5 minutes in a thin non-stick pot and 8 – 10 minutes in a thick cast-iron pot.

  • As soon as the butter starts to brown, lower the heat and whisk in the xanthan gum, adding it very gradually. Continue whisking 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 reached your desired consistency.

Notes

This recipe is for 8 servings.

The nutritional information is based on using turkey drippings, but the exact values will depend on what kind of drippings you use. Beef and pork will have more fat and calories.

Make sure to add the xanthan gum very gradually while continuing to whisk. You may not need the full 1/4th tsp.

Instead of xanthan gum, you can also whisk 2 tbsp. coconut flour into the butter right after browning before adding the rest of the ingredients.

You can also omit any thickening agents and simply reduce the gravy for longer.

Gravy can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts

Keto Gravy

Amount per Serving

Calories

108

% Daily Value*

Fat

8.4

g

13

%

Saturated Fat

24

%

Trans Fat

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

1.2

g

Monounsaturated Fat

g

Cholesterol

28.6

mg

10

%

Sodium

132

mg

6

%

Potassium

112.6

mg

3

%

Carbohydrates

0.7

g

%

Fiber

0.5

g

2

%

Sugar

0.2

g

%

Protein

7.3

g

15

%

Net carbs

0.2

g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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