Jeris Oyster Stew

Name: Jeris Oyster Stew
Ingredients: 1 quart shucked oysters and their liquor; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1 cup cream or evaporated milk, or more to taste; 3 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces, plus butter pats for garnish; Soda crackers; Tabasco sauce

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 quart shucked oysters and their liquor
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup cream or evaporated milk, or more to taste
3 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces, plus butter pats for garnish
Soda crackers
Tabasco sauce

Directions

1

Pour the oysters, including all of the liquid, into a large soup pot, and add about 2 cups pure spring water.
2

Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
3

Bring nearly to a boil and decrease the heat to a simmer.
4

Cook until the oyster gills curl, about 3 minutes.
5

Add the cream and cook over medium heat until hot, but do not allow to boil.
6

Stir in the butter.
7

Serve in a soup bowl with an extra pat of butter on top.
8

Have lots of soda crackers and Tabasco sauce on the table.