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Best Paleo AIP Gravy (no flour or thickeners used, with bacon & onions)

Best AIP Gravy is a rich flavorful recipe, packed with umami ingredients and with just the right texture, but without any thickeners. Gluten-free, Whole30.
Course condiment
Cuisine American
Keyword aip, bacon, Christmas, gluten-free, gravy, holiday, onion, paleo, Thanksgiving, turkey, whole30
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 162kcal
Author Megan
Cost $6

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 slices bacon
  • 3 large onions thinly sliced, or 5 small onions, about 2 lbs
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced or chopped (optional)
  • 3/4 teaspoon sage dried
  • 3/4 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 1 cup coconut milk , full fat
  • 1 cup broth or Easy Meat Stock (or 1 extra cup of coconut milk, for extra creamy, if preferred)
  • 1/2 ounce dried mushrooms optional, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes

Instructions

  • Place whole bacon slices into sauté pan over low heat, to begin rendering slowly, while you slice the onions.
  • Add onions to the pan, with sea salt.
    onions and bacon in saute pan for gravy
  • Cook over medium-high heat for about 8 minutes, until onions are beginning to soften and wilt.
  • Add garlic and herbs, lower heat to low, and cook 10 more minutes, covered, until fragrant and softened.
    more wilted onions in AIP gravy process
  • Pour in coconut milk and broth, with optional soaked mushrooms. Raise heat to medium to bring broth to a simmer, then reduce heat to maintain simmer once covered. Simmer 5 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then transfer to a blender.
    with added milk and broth, AIP gravy process
  • Purée until smooth, at medium to medium-high speed, about 35 seconds. Pour back into pan, and reheat, stirring occasionally, until steamy hot. Serve!
    pouring AIP gravy over smashed veggies

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg