How To Shuck An Oyster

Mastering the art of shucking an oyster allows you to enjoy this delicious shellfish and become the life of the party, shucking, sharing, slurping with anyone, anywhere and anyhow you can get your hands and lips on them!!!

SAFETY TAKES NO HOLIDAY & WE WANT YOU SAFE

Please put on a non-penetrable glove or place your oyster in your oyster shucking block; at LEAST wrap a towel, multi-layering around your oyster-holding hand to help protect it from being poked with the knife.

Okay, with that said, place the oyster flat side up with the hinge tucked in where your thumb meets your index finger. With your shucking knife comfortably gripped (not white knuckled) in your hand, place the tip into the side of the oyster where the top and bottom meet.

Aim to penetrate the side with the tip. You will need to apply some pressure. Do know that it is a learned skill, so do not get frustrated with your first, second, or twenty-third (just kidding) attempt.

Once the tip penetrates the side, aim it down to go further into the cup. Twist the knife away from you to help separate the top shell from the bottom side. Now, once that is done, and holding the oyster firm so as not to lose the wonderful juices, position your knife (while still in the shell) parallel to the floor.

Now, with the knife inside the oyster shell, slide the blade back and forth inside and across the entire top shell to cut the muscle. This will release the oyster and allow it to just sit in its juices. Lift the top off. Now cut the bottom muscle. Slurp and enjoy!!!