100-count McKinney's Island Oysters™ (local pick-up)
A 100-count of freshly-harvested McKinney’s Island Oysters to shuck and enjoy at home! Please order by noon Wed, to guarantee pick-up on starting on Fri.
McKinney’s Islands are cultivated in Tarkill Creek on Virginia’s Eastern Shore (near Onancock, VA). The 55 acre farm features pristine water surrounded by salt marshes. They have a medium upfront brine (17-20ppt. salt content), followed by a salted cream finish. They are wave tumbled and feature a dense and consistent cup (avg. 3” in length). A perfect compliment to our sweeter Orchard Points, you can now have it all (weekly supply is limited)! And if you’re enjoying both in one sitting, we highly recommend eating Orchard Points 1st, then McKinney’s Islands. Just like wine, brine is best appreciated from light to heavy.
For a limited-time only, we’re offering local pick-up! Either at The Retriever Bar & Decoy Bottle Shop (Chestertown) or on Kent Island. Enter a shipping address & select “None (Local Pick-Up)” as the shipping option at checkout. Please bring a cooler for long-distance pickups.
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How to properly store oysters: place immediately in fridge and cover with a damp towel. Do not allow to sit in standing water. Avoid rough handling prior to shucking. They’ll stay optimally fresh for raw consumption for 7-10 days from harvest and up to two weeks for cooked consumption.
How to properly shuck oysters: use a knife (OPO Knife or Dale German Knife) to shuck from the hinge or the bill. There are plenty of video tutorials online (see our IGTV), or just ask your handy neighbor! You can also use heat (oven, grill, microwave even) to get them to pop open and then cut the meat free. We don’t recommend screwdrivers or rocks!
How to properly enjoy oysters: anyway you want! Raw, grilled, baked, fried. Naked, hot sauce, lemon & horseradish…the possibilities are endless! This is a chance to get creative with nature’s perfect food.
