Canadian Bacon in Sherry Sauce

1 Tbs (15 ml) vegetable oil
1 Tbs (15 ml) all-purpose flour
1 cup (250 ml) beef stock
2 Tbs (30 ml) sherry
1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 - 1 1/2 lbs (425 - 675 g) Canadian bacon, sliced

Heat the oil in a saucepan over moderate heat and stir in the flour.
Cook until medium brown in color, stirring frequently. Stir in the
beef stock, sherry, thyme, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil,
stirring frequently. Meanwhile, broil the Canadian bacon until
lightly browned around the edges and heated through. Spoon the sauce
over the meat and serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6.