Gravy
During this time of year I make gravy on a weekly basis. When the cold, damp weather sets in, rich, warm, gravy makes for a delicious comfort food smothered over roasted chicken or turkey.
4 cups chicken stock
poultry gizzards (optional)
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, sliced
pan drippings
1 tablespoon kudzu
½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- In a medium saucepan bring stock, gizzards, onions and garlic to a boil
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20-30 minutes, until onions are soft
- Add drippings from roasting pan, simmer 5 minutes
- Strain out solids and transfer broth, onion and garlic to a Vita-Mix (or other high speed blender); dispose of gizzards
- Puree on low, then work up to high speed, blending until mixture is smooth
- Transfer mixture to a skillet and reheat gravy until boiling
- Meanwhile, in a small dish, mix kudzu with ¼ cup water, stirring until completely dissolved
- Stir kudzu into gravy until thoroughly combined and gravy begins to thicken, reduce heat
- Simmer gravy and reduce to desired thickness, anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes; add salt
- Serve
This simple gluten-free gravy turns a mere meal into a Thanksgiving feast.
Posted on November 19, 2007 in condiments by Elana
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i have a quick question, if you can't find kudzu at the store, could you use arrowroot instead?
thank you for this site, i recently became gluten intolerant and it has not been easy for me, but thanks to you this new eating path has been made so much easier!
thank you and happy holidays!
april,
You are welcome and I'm glad you found us over here!
I often use kudzu and arrowroot interchangeably in recipes and have not found it to be a problem.
Elana
elana,
thank you soo much! i can't wait to try this and many of your other recipes out! i am thrilled to see some of my favorite jewish foods redone without gluten! thank you again!
p.s. do you cook a lot with carob? i also happen to be allergic to caffeine and chocolate and am always looking for good recipes! thank you!
-april
april,
You are welcome. To search ingredients/recipes just go to the "search bar" on the upper right hand side of my site and type in the keyword you are interested in.
Thanks,
Elana
this gravy was such a hit at christmas! my in-laws were pouring it over everything! even my husband who hates gravy loves this! lol
april,
Thanks for the report!
Elana
I'm glad I found this website, the recipes look delicious and are healthy. Now my family and I can live a more healthier lifestyle and stay away from processed foods.