PJ's Easy Homemade Gravy

Ingredients (makes about 2 cups)

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 2 cups chicken, turkey, or vegetable stock

• ½–1 teaspoon Papa Joe’s Salt (start small and build)

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• Optional: a splash of cream for extra richness

Instructions

1. Make a roux:
   Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
   Whisk in the flour and cook 1–2 minutes until it turns lightly golden. This cooks out the raw flour taste.

2. Add stock:
   Slowly pour in the stock while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
   Bring to a gentle simmer.

3. Season:
   Add Papa Joe’s Salt and black pepper.
   Papa Joe’s has a deeper, more savory flavor than plain salt, so start with ½ teaspoon and taste before adding more.

4. Simmer + thicken:
   Let it bubble for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
   Add a splash of cream if you want it extra silky.

5. Taste + finish:
   Add a pinch more Papa Joe’s Salt if it needs more depth. Serve warm.