Ready to enjoy an authentic gravy recipe crafted by an actual Canadian? Being a true Canadian, turning our classic poutine gravy into a gluten free meal option was a must. Where there is no gravy, there is no poutine!
Enjoying gravies at holiday meals or with those classic French Fries is now easier. Add this delicious & easy to make gravy side to all of your favourite meals, whenever you’d like!
Canadian Style Gluten Free Gravy – Great for Poutines & More
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup all-purpose gluten free flour
- 2-3 cups chicken/beef broth/vegetable
- 4 tablespoons water
- 2-4 tablespoons cornstarch
- pepper to taste
- spices as desired
Instructions
- In medium pot, melt butter over medium-high heat.
- Add gluten free flour and whisk to combine – a thick paste will form.
- Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture turns lightly golden brown, about three minutes.
- Whisking constantly, add broth in a slow and steady stream.
- Contine whisking and cook until gravy thickens, about four minutes.
- Combine cornstarch and water in a separate bowl & whisk with a fork until smooth.
- Add cornstarch slurry to gravy mixture gradually to thicken
- Continue whisking and bring gravy to a boil – reduce heat to low.
- Whisk poutine gravy occasionally while you prepare the french fries.
Recipe Tips & Notes
We recommend when making this gluten free recipe that the cornstarch slurry is added in gradually to thicken. Adjust spices as desired and customize for all dietary needs.
Which gravy mix is Gluten Free?
Don’t want to fuss with a from scratch gluten free recipe? Can you get gluten free packaged gravy? The answer is, yes there is gravy mixes that are gluten free. Check out these available packaged Gluten Free options!
What is the best gluten free flour for gravies?
Using an all-purpose gluten free flour that offers a higher starch content will help give a silky and smooth texture. This can include rice flours, corn starch and others. Sift your flours to help minimize clumping.
Is gluten free flour or cornstarch better for making gravy?
Cornstarch thickened gravies will have an uneven consistency when reheated. That said, cornstarch is gluten free, making it the ideal choice for a gluten free recipes. It doesn’t need to be cooked in advance, so cornstarch is a good option for use as a thickener.
Random facts & history about Poutine!
Poutine is a dish born out of rural Quebec that consists of three key ingredients: crunchy fries that crisp in your mouth, squeaky cheese, layered throughout the crunchy fries and lathered with flavourful poutine gravy.
Almost every Canadian loves a good squeaky poutine, and with this gluten free recipe, you can now make your very own authentic gluten free poutine gravies in the comforts of your home!
Ever heard of poutine? It’s made with French fries, cheese curds and gravy. And it’s just as good as it sounds! This gluten-free poutine is just like the real thing. Maybe better!
My gravy that I made following this recipe was more like the consistency of mashed potatoes. It was good and tasty but… Not what I expected. I ended up doubling the amount of broth, and it was still like mashed potatoes… Just more. I also added thyme, garlic powder, and triple the amount of black pepper, because initially it tasted like slightly chickeny flour.
Update – I’ve now made this recipe CORRECTLY and such a great gravy. Use it at least once a week now. Slowly combine, mix well!
I had the same issue. I added double the liquid. The gravy was really good though. Next time I make it I will cut the roux in half.
I truly appreciate this simple recipe. I have been looking everywhere for an easy gluten free gravy! Thank goodness I found it finally. You’ve made my dinner! Thanks again for sharing!
Of course there is gluten in most packaged gravies. This one has saved the day a few times now! Thank you 🙂
Could not find a packaged gravy that was gluten free. This one saved Thanksgiving for my Celiac friend!
Thank you for your sharing.
Thanks.
Delicious gravy!
Made this using chicken broth and yum.
Recipe worked out great for poutine!