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Offline Rich_S

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Big pot of oyster stew to go with football today.
« on: January 01, 2015, 11:27:24 AM »
Here's how we make it . . .

Oyster Stew
1 pint of extra-small pacific oysters (Costco)
1/4 lb bacon
2 small potatoes diced to 1/2" cubes
1 medium onion sliced and chopped into 1" pieces
1 stalk celery and/or 1 carrot (optional for garnish)
1 Qt whole milk
1 Qt half & half
  • Cut bacon slices crossways into 1/4" pieces and fry to medium in the bottom of a 4 qt pot.
  • Add chopped onions 1 minute before bacon is done and saute.
  • Clean "strings" from celery, chop into 1/4" pieces and add to pot.
  • Coarsely grate one small carrot and add to pot.
  • If you like less bacon grease, spoon it out before adding oysters.
  • Cut oysters in bite-size pieces and add to pot.
  • Lid on and simmer until oysters are cooked to your liking. I need them done enough to
        kill bacteria thoroughly. My tummy can't handle undercooked oysters anymore.
  • Peel potatoes and dice to 1/2" cubes. Cook on paper plate in microwave until slightly soft.
  • Add potatoes to pot.
  • Add milk and half & half. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Heat until thoroughly warmed. Warning: DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL.
    • Serve in shallow bowls. Individuals can add chile pepper Sherry to taste.
Chile Pepper Sherry
  • In decorative clean wine bottle, place 2-4 thin Red Peppers.
  • Fill with Dry Sherry.
  • Let sit for at least an hour before serving. Always better the second day.

Keeps for months, but gets hotter with age.
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Rich

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Re: Big pot of oyster stew to go with football today.
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2015, 11:30:51 AM »
Sounds almost exactly like my recipe.  Yum :tup:

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Re: Big pot of oyster stew to go with football today.
« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2015, 11:34:20 AM »
Sounds almost exactly like my recipe.  Yum :tup:

Hey - it's stew. Everybody has a variation and I like 'em all! This is mainly for those poor souls who've never made it.

Some folks insist that anything other than the milk/cream, Oysters and salt & pepper is taboo. Not for us.
Rich

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Re: Big pot of oyster stew to go with football today.
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2015, 11:36:25 AM »
Sounds delicious!!  :tup:
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Re: Big pot of oyster stew to go with football today.
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2015, 11:55:47 AM »
Sounds damn good.
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Re: Big pot of oyster stew to go with football today.
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2015, 12:06:43 PM »
I love oysters but don't like oyster stew.  A friend of my dad's use to make it at huntin camp every year and I would try it every year.  It's been about 5 or 6 years since I have ate any so I think I might try your recipe and make sure I still don't like it.
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Re: Big pot of oyster stew to go with football today.
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2015, 12:14:46 PM »
Let us know how it works for ya! The hot Sherry is important and goes well with clam chowder, too.
Rich

 


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