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Broiled Oysters
The original 1910 method for Broiled Oysters, presented as a faithful archival transcription.
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What you’ll need
Ingredients
- 1 pint selected oysters
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ⅔ cup seasoned cracker crumbs
Make it happen
Directions
- 1
Clean oysters and dry between towels. Lift with plated fork by the tough muscle and dip in butter, then in cracker crumbs which have been seasoned with salt and pepper. Place in a buttered wire broiler and broil over a clear fire until juices flow, turning while broiling. Serve with or without Maître d’Hôtel Butter.
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