How to Make Smoked Oysters and Bacon

Bacon-wrapped smoked oysters make for an insanely delicious appetizer.

Combine the delicious taste of bacon with the succulent subtlety of oysters in a dish served primarily as an appetizer. There are two variations of the recipe--one that uses fresh oysters and the other that includes pre-canned smoked oysters that can be found in just about any grocery store next to the sardines.

Things You'll Need

• 12 strips uncooked bacon
• 1 tin of smoked oysters (or a pint of fresh oysters)
• Large skillet
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup fresh chopped green onions
• Toothpicks
• 2 tbsp. liquid smoke (if using fresh oysters)

Instructions

1. Hand-wrap each oyster with a strip of uncooked bacon. If the oysters are canned and pre-smoked and smaller, you can cut bacon strips in half. For fresh oysters, use a whole strip of bacon if necessary.

2. Hold each strip of bacon in place on oyster by piercing it all the way through with a toothpick. Set bacon-wrapped oysters off to the side.

3. Melt butter in skillet on high heat, but be careful not to burn it.

4. Add 1 cup of green onions, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium and cook until onions become tender, about 5 minutes.

5. Add bacon-wrapped oysters to the pan. For canned oysters, allow them to cook for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If using fresh oysters, add the liquid smoke at this time and then add the bacon-wrapped oysters. Allow approximately 20 minutes for cooking, stirring occasionally.

References

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