Its not hard to physically demonstrate the technique in person - but its much harder to explain safe technique in typed words. Aug 20, 2016 - How to Shuck Oysters: A tutorial on raw oysters, steamed oysters, oyster toppings, how to throw oyster shucking parties and of course, How to Shuck Oysters. This Oyster Shucking Course Looks Ideal. Let alone very few words! Find that, wiggle in, and a quick twist will suffice. I'll just go into the kitchen and shuck a few dozen oysters.
No cuts, no stabbing and I quickly became a fast oyster shucker in the family.
Amazing what you can learn on internet forums.Last time I was in Sag Harbor I'd planned a seafood dinner, and a friend I was visiting mentioned that he'd seen some good looking oysters in the fish market, but by the time I got there, the clams looked better, so I got three dozen littlenecks, only to learn that my friend was allergic to clams and his wife was somewhat ambivalent about bivalves in general. I fit the oyster comfortably in my left hand: rounded side of the shell against my palm, flat side of the shell on top, the hinge of the shell close to my wrist. I usually have a stash of old barwipes or even old washcloths--something thick to wrap around the oyster, hold it against the counter and protect your hand. Since the hosts aren't familiar with opening them, its maybe worth ensuring that they are familiar with storing the things - even for a few hours.
It's not a huge party.
Incidentally, in the illustration of the chainmail glove, the oyster knife has a smaller version of the knuckle guard that I was enthusing over.
A number of them got eaten before I had a chance to take a photo.The remainder of dinner consisted of brisket that had spent most of the day in the smoker, a salmon spread made from the I'd call it a success. Why were there 4 knives and gloves?
Damp is good (like wrapped in some wet newspaper). The Oyster Knife is a special type of knife to pry open oysters and separate their meat from the shell. from the waders worn by ICO's oyster farmers. Remember when you first try to insert the knife into the hinge the knife will be pointing down toward the counter--not toward your hand. Share: Love 'em or hate 'em - oysters have become a hot topic as of late. I'm feeling more and more confident by the hour.I'll have no opportunity to practice or acquire my own equipment. }If there are any present who are reluctant to participate, you might persuade them to try one gratinéed before moving on to raw.
Oyster shucking crash course Welcome to the eG Forums, a service of the eGullet Society for Culinary Arts & Letters. If I can open oysters, anyone can. The hip pocket is lined with slash resistant superfabric for holding oyster and clam knives safely while shucking. Shiny metal trays look great adorned only with oysters and ice. My demonstration oyster opened beautifully, forever establishing my expert credentials. Maybe 10 people.
You do need to grip firmly with your non knife-wielding hand. The french type with a short blade works well too, but the main thing is that the blade be thick enough to survive the job.
East Coast born and bred shuckers in a private setting. Craftsman, of the short (short shaft with a nice wide in diameter handle) with a flat wide blade better (best of all, we owned it so no extra purchase; think multi-tasking).Give them a light roast, Bowen's Island style.
entertainment, information, and of course succulent oysters. Finding the "keyhole" (as noted in several threads) on the ass end of the oyster is in fact the key. While you are loading one platter, the other can be being emptied. Hence, I'd suggest going with the cloth only the first careful, tentative time. But the small print on the package made clear that it does I've never heard of using a glove.
This is going to be shucking great, guys! These advertising-free forums are provided free of charge through donations from Society members.
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I dig in with the knife at the hinge.
This intimate and interactive approach takes delicious oysters and combines them with. These were local oysters from somewhere around Sag Harbor, very flat and wide with fairly brittle shells. The advice about smelling the oyster after you open it is good advice. OYSTER SHUCKING DEMO. By the time you are done with this party you will be an expert and will be glad to have it. (Lemon juice on grazed skin detracts greatly from the pleasure of oysters ... )"If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch ... you must first invent the universe."
At least the chowder froze well.Certainly appears as if it worked out OK.