Low Carb Gravy

Okay, this obviously isn't a meal itself, but it can be important to know how to make low carb, especially around holidays. Most gravies use flour or cornstarch to thicken it which is a lot of sugar. Here's how to make super low carb gravy.

Pour 2 cartons of LC beef/pork/chicken stock in a saucepan pan and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. I add a little half and half or heavy cream... 1/4 - 1/2 a cup. To thicken, sprinkle 1/2 tsp of xanthan gum right on the gravy and whisk like crazy!! Once incorporated, add another 1/2 tsp of xanthan gum and keep whisking like crazy. It usually takes 2 1/2 tsp. Error on the thin side. .. it will thicken up quite a bit as it cools and can turn gummy if you add too much. It is called xantham GUM after all. The gravy reheats well too.

Carbs should be minimal, if any. Only what was in your stock or half & half or cream.