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    Home » Recipes » Gluten Free

    Paleo + Whole30 Gravy

    Author: Rachel Rivera | Published: Nov 10, 2020 | Last Modified: Jul 19, 2022

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    Paleo and Whole30 gravy is simple and delicious! It's easy to make and quite similar to traditional, gluten and soy filled gravy. You won't notice the difference! Your family won't either, so why not make a healthier version?

    This recipes pairs wonderfully with these Whole30 Mashed Potatoes! Great for your dairy free Thanksgiving menu.

    Ingredients for Paleo + Whole30 Gravy

    • Ghee/Palm Shortening/Butter
    • Cassava Flour
    • Broth
    • Poultry Seasoning
    • Pepper
    • Garlic Powder
    • Salt

    And that's it!

    It's easy to make this Whole30 compatible gravy, with the ingredients being only a simple swap from traditional gravy. In fact, my inspiration came specifically from this recipe here, made with gluten, and probably also soy and MSG with the inclusion of bouillon. The original recipe is called easy 5-minute gravy, but this one is even easier due to completely skipping the first step and omitting the bouillon!

    Cassava flour is both gluten AND grain free, making it acceptable for a paleo and whole30 gravy. It's made from yucca, a starchy root vegetable. Personally I like to buy it in bulk which makes it probably the cheapest, most affordable paleo flour!

    Ghee is butter with the milk solids removed. Palm Shortening is a great alternative that acts very similar to butter.

    This ghee comes from a great company with high quality. Some of their ghees are Whole30 approved!

    For palm shortening, try to make sure it is sustainably sourced. There is some controversy over how palm shortening is harvested and the impact it has on our planet, but if ethically sourced, it's done in a positive, sustainable way. Look for some that are organic and have sustainable certifications.

    The New Primal Poultry Seasoning is my favorite! It's Whole30 approved and has no additives. Buy it here and use code THECLEANHAPPYLIFE for 15% off!

    Recipe Instructions

    To start off, melt the ghee in a pan over medium heat.

    Mixing rapidly with a fork, add the flour to the ghee.

    Next turn the heat up to medium high and slowly add in the broth, trying to fully incorporate it before each addition.

    When finished lower the heat and mix in the spices.

    Whole30 and Paleo Thickeners for Gravy

    People always want to know what's the best thickener for gravy? When it comes to making a paleo and Whole30 gravy however, you can't use typical wheat flour.

    Thickeners for Whole30 gravy include tapioca and arrowroot powder for starters. Both are good options for when you already have a finished product, used in the same way you would use cornstarch.

    Since in this recipe you're starting off with flour in the base, we're using cassava flour, which is paleo and works very similar to wheat flour!

    Alternative Option

    If you'd prefer a primal or paleo gravy, you could use butter in place of the ghee. I definitely recommend to use a grass fed and organic butter. If butter is no problem for you, or if you are reintroducing dairy on your Whole30, butter is quite tasty.

    Paleo + Whole30 Gravy

    5 from 2 votes
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    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Cuisine American

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 tablespoon ghee, butter, or palm shortening see above which are paleo or whole30
    • ¼ cup cassava flour
    • 2 cups chicken or turkey stock or broth
    • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Over medium heat, melt the butter/ghee/palm shortening.
    • Slowly add in the flour while rapidly mixing with a fork.
    • Turn the heat between medium and medium-high. Very slowly, pour in the broth while stirring rapidly. Try to fully mix each pour of liquid before adding more.
    • When broth is fully incorporated, lower to medium and add in the spices, continuing to stir.
    • When it is salted to your liking, turn off the heat and enjoy!
    Keyword gravy, paleo gravy, whole30 gravy

    If you're planning a Whole30 Thanksgiving menu, include these gravy and mashed potato recipes!

    Thanksgiving Leftovers are the best part, so make these Thanksgiving Egg Rolls and dip them in this gravy recipe!

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    Some of these links are affiliate links, which earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

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    Comments

    1. Amie says

      November 22, 2021 at 1:06 pm

      I’ll be making this for Thanksgiving!!

      Reply
      • Rachel Rivera says

        November 22, 2021 at 8:16 pm

        Yay me too! haha let me know how yours comes out!

        Reply
    2. George says

      November 13, 2020 at 11:52 am

      I had to look up whole30 to understand the significance of this recipe and I like the idea. If I ever give it a try I’ll have to remember this recipe because I love gravy, especially around this time of year.

      Reply
      • thecleanhappylife says

        November 14, 2020 at 1:26 pm

        It's a really great program! Definitely if you do it, you'll see much better energy and other benefits from it!

        Reply
    3. Aliceee Traveler says

      November 12, 2020 at 7:42 am

      5 stars
      I have to say this reciepe is great. I need to buy that ghee tho.
      Thanks for sharing ❤️

      Reply
      • thecleanhappylife says

        November 12, 2020 at 7:43 am

        Thank you! So worth it if you can't do dairy!

        Reply

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