12-count Orchard Point Primes™ (local pick-up)
A dozen (12 count) freshly-harvested Orchard Point Primes (see Our Oysters page) , the “Porterhouse” of our oysters, to shuck and enjoy at home! These large (4”+) oysters are great for roasting and cooking. Please order by noon Wed, to guarantee pick-up on starting on Fri.
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.
