Ready to enjoy an authentic gluten free 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!
Gluten Free Gravy Recipe – Canadian Style Poutine Gravy
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup all-purpose gluten free flour
- 2-3 cups chicken/beef/vegetable broth
- 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 help thicken. Adjust spices as desired and customize for all dietary needs.
Which packaged 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!
Wow!! Delicious and easy. My kids who don’t eat gravy loved it too. Thank you.
I’ve got this recipe in my regular rotation. Quick, easy, delicious. It was next level yum. Try it!
I would like to thank you for this recipe. This was my first attempt to make gravy and it was a hit! No more store bought gravy❤️
This gravy is super easy to make and is absolutely delicious! I’ll have Christmas turkey with this gravy from now on! 😋
This was soooo quick and really awesome! I was so surprised!
Very easy and great taste. I used BOTH onion and garlic powder at 1/2 teaspoon each. I will never buy gravy powder or pre-made again.
I did this the gluten free way as described, and it’s really nice! I couldn’t tell you if it tastes like KFC, since I haven’t eaten there in years, but it is good gravy, and really quick and easy!
Yum, yum, gravy. So easy and tastes amazing.
Such a great recipe. I have celiac diseases and struggle to find a good tasting quick gravy. Worked a treat. Thanks.
this gravy is superb!! I won’t buy that packet rubbish ever again
Easiest BEST gravy EVER!!!! I added about 1/2 cup more water just to leave it to my liking. Thank you!!!!
Thank you so much for this recipe.
I just tried making this tonight. It was great! My wife really liked it. Much better than the gravy mixes.
This gravy has ruined me for all other gravy!
SOOOO GOOD!
I see why there is so many five-star ratings. This recipe was easy to follow and quite delicious.
Made the gravy with beef base and added extra black pepper and dash of kitchen bouquet for color. I couldn’t believe how easy and perfect it was.
Apart from being so quick and easy to make, the family loved it more than any other gravy!
This is delicious gravy and so simple. Baked chicken and mashed potato topped with this is way better than KFC Thanks
The best (and easiest) gravy out. I was eating the leftovers like soup! Haha!!!