Sekai no Shokutaku

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Spiced Oysters

This recipe for spiced oysters has been adapted and modernized from the 1881 Household Cyclopedia.

Ingredients

ScaleNo serving count in the source — scale by factor
  • oysters100
  • cloves, whole12
  • allspice, whole24
  • mace, to taste
  • cayenne pepper, to taste
  • salt, to taste
  • cider vinegar1 cup

Method 5 steps

  1. Strain the oyster liquor through a sieve, and put it in a saucepan.

  2. Add the oysters, spices, salt, and cider vinegar.

  3. Place them over a slow fire, and as soon as they boil remove them from the heat.

  4. Pour the oysters into a large bowl, and let cool.

  5. When cooled, cover and store the oysters.