New England Pickled Oysters Recipes

PICKLED OYSTERS OR MUSSELS

Steps:

• Prepare the shellfish first by scrubbing shells.
• Steam the shellfish just enough so that the shells become open.
• Strain the liquid from steaming and cool in the refrigerator.
• Remove the meat from the shells.
• Put all the ingredients (except the bay leaves and lemon) in a large pan, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Leave to cool.
• Pack the cooled meat into sterilized jars, adding a bay leaf, some cloves and a slice of lemon to each jar.
• Pour the cooled vinegar mixture over the meat to cover.
• Seal firmly and store in the refrigerator.

NEW ENGLAND OYSTER STEW

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pot. Add the oysters with their liquor. Heat until the oysters curl.
• Meanwhile heat the whole milk and half-and-half . Add to the pot when the oysters have curled.
• Salt and pepper to taste. The stew will take a lot of seasoning.
• Heat to serving temperature and serve.