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Spiced Oysters
This recipe for spiced oysters has been adapted and modernized from the 1881 Household Cyclopedia.
Ingredients
Servings
- oysters100
- cloves, whole12
- allspice, whole24
- mace, to taste
- cayenne pepper, to taste
- salt, to taste
- cider vinegar1 cup
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 5 steps
Strain the oyster liquor through a sieve, and put it in a saucepan.
Add the oysters, spices, salt, and cider vinegar.
Place them over a slow fire, and as soon as they boil remove them from the heat.
Pour the oysters into a large bowl, and let cool.
When cooled, cover and store the oysters.