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A way to shuck oysters without getting “mud” or shell fragments into the finished product. Be sure to buy tagged oysters which you have researched to ensure quality and attributes which you will enjoy 1 Make sure oyster is alive, if the shell is closed, it is, if it is opened slightly and doesn’t close when tapped, it should be discarded. 2 Wash oysters well by scrubbing under cold water with a very stiff bristle brush making sure to scrub the edges well where the two shells meet to knock off any pieces of shell which may end up in the finished oyster. 3 Wash and scrub the hinge well to remove any “mud” from between the shells. 4 Use a towel to shuck, placing cupped side of oyster down, flatter side of oyster shell up. 5 Make sure your oyster knife is clean and insert into valve. 6 Wiggle knife until you feel a purchase is made between the two shells. 7 Wipe the tip of the knife on a sanitizing towel to remove any mud which has accumulated. 8 Once the oyster shells pop apart, insert the knife a little and twist to spread the shells apart further. 9 Insert the knife into the oyster (parallel to the length) to sever the connecting muscle gently without breaking off any shell which may end up in food. 10 Remove top shell, move oyster meat away from the bottom shell’s connective muscle to free it. 11 Wipe away any mud from shell, check again for any shell fragments and remove. 12 Enjoy oyster with your favourite condiment, or plain to taste the full unadulterated flavor.
shucker.com Demo: Florida Cracker This tool is the safe and quickest way to shuck oysters. Your hands are not touching the oyster while the knife pressure opens the oyster. The knife then is used to cut the oyster free of it’s shell. Don’t use hand held knifes you will get cut.