Oysters

Original Recipe

Oysters must be fresh and fat to be good. They are in season from September to May. The small ones, such as are sold by the quart, are good for pies, fritters, or stews; the largest of this sort are nice for frying or pickling for family use.

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Oysters must be fresh and fat to be good.

  2. 2

    They are in season from September to May.

  3. 3

    The small ones, such as are sold by the quart, are good for pies, fritters, or stews; the largest of this sort are nice for frying or pickling for family use.

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Recipe by Mrs. F.L. Gillette from The White House Cook Book (1887)