Wild Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces oyster mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup dry sherry (or dry white wine)
• 3 cups mushroom stock or vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

• Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute 1 minute.
• Add thyme, salt, and mushrooms and saute about 8 minutes, or until mushrooms are browned. Add sherry/wine and cook until liquid evaporates.
• Stir in broth. Bring to a boil and cook until gravy is reduced to about 2 cups (about 14 minutes).
• Whisk together flour and water in a small bowl. Add mixture to skillet; return to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat; stir in butter 1 tablespoon at a time and pepper.