Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Keto Gravy (Zero Carb!)
Keto Gravy (Zero Carb!) is made with Turkey drippings, Chicken broth, and Unflavored gelatin powder.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Original yield
- Serves 12
- Ingredients
- 5 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Primary protein
- Turkey
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Stir as directed
Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.
2. Allow for cooling
Include the cooling stage before the next step.
3. Keep the simmering stage
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
Get to know the ingredients
Unsalted butter (or ghee for paleo or whole30)
In the method: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Turkey drippings (*)
In the method: After removing the turkey from the roasting pan (or slow cooker for a turkey breast), pour the contents through the fine mesh sieve over a bowl, so that the drippings end up in the…
Chicken broth, reduced sodium
In the method: Add the chicken broth and turkey drippings to the pan.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 12. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (or ghee for paleo or whole30)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cups Turkey drippings (*)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cups Chicken broth, reduced sodiumIngredient note
Source: 3 tbsp Unflavored gelatin powderIngredient note
Source: 1 cup Cold water
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
It will gel and be too thick if it gets completely cold - just reheat it to make it pourable again.
A little more help as you go
Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Choose the cooking schedule
Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the slow cooker and saucepan. Start with this step: After removing the turkey from the roasting pan (or slow cooker for a turkey breast), pour the contents through the fine mesh sieve over a bowl, so that the drippings end up in the bowl.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.
What happens at the end?
It will gel and be too thick if it gets completely cold - just reheat it to make it pourable again.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: wholesomeyum.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.