Originally, we employed the “hinge” method, where the knife is inserted toward the rear of the bivalve to pop the hinge. But many readers told us that this wasn’t the best way, and we should try going in to the oyster through the front. OK, yes, this I much easier, but we found it allowed more oyster shell to taint the sweet, soft oyster inside.
So, we’re still playing, but check the video above to see how a real champion does it. To us, it looks like the “front in” method works best, especially for champion Deborah Pratt. Let gary@proptalk know your favorite shucking method, and enjoy.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 16:20
Originally, we employed the “hinge” method, where the knife is inserted toward the rear of the bivalve to pop the hinge. But many readers told us that this wasn’t the best way, and we should try going in to the oyster through the front. OK, yes, this I much easier, but we found it allowed more oyster shell to taint the sweet, soft oyster inside.
So, we’re still playing, but check the video above to see how a real champion does it. To us, it looks like the “front in” method works best, especially for champion Deborah Pratt. Let gary@proptalk know your favorite shucking method, and enjoy.