How to Clean, Prepare & Cook Oysters
- 1). Inspect the oysters prior to cooking. Dispose of any that have open shells.
- 2). Rinse any dirt from the shells of the remaining oysters in cold, running water. Scrub the shells with a stiff vegetable brush to remove all the dirt.
- 3). Fill a pot with 2 inches of water. Bring the water to a boil.
- 4). Set the oysters inside the water in a single layer. Place a lid on the pot and simmer the oysters until they open, approximately 10 minutes. Cook for an additional four to five minutes after the shells have opened.
- 5). Remove the oysters from the water with a slotted spoon. Discard any oysters that did not open during the cooking process.
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