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Smoked Oysters

Cultural Context

Smoked oysters are a classic American delicacy often enjoyed as an appetizer or snack. Traditionally, oysters were smoked to preserve them and enhance their flavors, particularly in coastal regions. Today, they are popular in various culinary settings, from casual gatherings to upscale dining, and are celebrated for their rich, smoky taste and unique texture.

AmericanUSappetizer
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 dozen fresh oysters
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup salt
1/4 cup bourbon
8 garlic cloves
as needed cracked black pepper
2 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup soy sauce
18 stalks fresh rosemary
4 small chunks smoking wood

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor and health benefits.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro adds a fresh flavor while dried parsley is more economical.

1

Add all of the brine ingredients into a stock pot.

2

Simmer until the salt and sugar have dissolved.

3

Cool completely before adding to the oysters.

4

Add the brine to the oysters, stir well to coat.

5

Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 12 hours.

6

Lay the rosemary out on a wire cookie rack or mesh grate.

7

Gently lay the oysters out on top of the rosemary, spread evenly.

8

On your charcoal grill, set the temperature to reach about 175°F and maintain.

9

Smoke until the oysters have released all of their moisture and begin to brown and crisp, about 2 hours.

10

Turn as needed.

11

Discard the rosemary.

Cooking Techniques

smoking

Equipment Needed

stock potwire cookie rackmesh gratecharcoal grill

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

smoked shellfishsmoked seafood

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