Not Your Ordinary Oyster Gravy Recipes

THE BEST NO-DRIPPINGS GRAVY EVER!

Steps:

• 1. Peel and coarsely chop the onion into rings or chunks.
• 2. In a saucepan over medium to medium-low heat, add the stick of butter until melted then add the onion. Stirring occasionally, sauté the onion for 12-15 minutes until they are translucent and super soft.
• 3. Remove the onion from the pan, allow to cool slightly and puree in a food processor until smooth. There should be some butter left in the pan.
• 4. Meanwhile, add flour, a few tablespoons at a time, to the butter and whisk to form a roux or paste-like consistence. Add the onion puree and a bit more flour to keep the roux consistency. NOTE: You may not use the full cup of flour, the amount you use will vary.
• 5. Add about 1/4 cup of stock, then a bit more flour, again to keep the roux. Next you will add the remainder of the stock and bring to a slow boil, whisking frequently.
• 6. Add salt and pepper to taste. Continue to boil for another 10 minutes or so until the gravy has thickened. *If the gravy becomes too thick, you may whisk in a bit of water to thin it out. *If the gravy is not thick enough, take about 1 cup of gravy out of the pan, into a bowl and add 1-2 tablespoons of flour, whisking vigorously to prevent lumps, then add back to the gravy to thicken.

NOT YOUR ORDINARY OYSTER GRAVY!

Steps:

• Drain oysters, reserving juice.
• In medium skillet melt butter until hot.
• Sauté onion until crisp tender.
• Add oysters and cook until muscle is creamy white (or cook for 1 full minute).
• Remove oysters and reserve.
• Mix flour with oyster juice and stir until smooth. adding water as necessary.
• Add chicken broth and flour mixture to skillet.Stir until well mixed. Use medium high heat and boil broth until thickened. (broth covers fork well when dipped). Make sure to stir every 30 seconds or so.
• Add generous amounts of pepper (or as desired).
• Add oysters (juice and all) and cook until hot. Do not overcook!
• This is delicious served on rice or eaten as a soup!