Intro:
Before You Begin
Step 1:
Buy the oysters
Step 2:
Put 'em on ice
Step 3:
Set your workspace
Step 4:
Clean 'em off
Step 5:
Unlock the hinge
Step 6:
Cut the cord
Step 7:
Serve with the oyster lover in mind

2torial #0695: Learn2 Shuck Oysters (Continued) Serve with the oyster lover in mind On behalf of true oyster connoisseurs, don't spill the juice! Set the opened oyster down gently, cradling it in the bed of ice so that the juice doesn't spill out. Many oyster purists enjoy their oysters neat, which is to say, unadulterated. But generally one should serve them with fresh lemon wedges and a dipping bowl of cocktail sauce. You may also offer hot chili sauce, horseradish or barbecue sauce on the side. Do keep these condiments separate. Your guests should expect--and desire--to garnish their mouthfuls individually. It's part of the feast!   -end- Learn More! or All steps at once (printable version)