The Joy of Oysters: A Complete Guide to Sourcing, Shucking, Grilling, Broiling, and Frying

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This definitive oyster bible and cookbook from expert food writer Nils Bernstein delivers an array of tips, trivia, and history, plus approachable recipes that celebrate the delicious bivalve.

Behold the oyster. Delicious, a little decadent, yet one of the healthiest things to eat, and now completely sustainable and easily available. And behold The Joy of Oysters, a smorgasbord of information, recipes, tips, stories, history, and everything else the oyster lover and the oyster curious could want to know.

Learn how to select the freshest, tastiest oysters. How to store, clean, shuck, and serve. And why we no longer avoid eating them in months without an r.

But best of all, celebrate the joy of eating and cooking with oysters, whether on the half shelltry one of seven sauces to enhance themto techniques for broiling, frying, roasting, steaming, pickling, and poaching. Heres a classic Oysters Rockefeller, an irresistible Oyster PoBoy, a delicious Oyster Stew. Plus oyster preparations from around the world, including Japanese Oyster Rice, Irish Beef and Oyster Pie, a Filipino Oyster Kinilaw, and Korean Oyster Fritters. An oyster shooter too.

And finally, discover the facts behind the oysters reputation as an aphrodisiac.

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Theyve been feeding people forever, but oysters are still intimidating to home cooks. Lets hope that ends here. The Joy of Oysters not only tells the story of oysters, it also shows you how to shop for them andmost importantgives you the tools and the confidence to use these beautiful bivalves in your own kitchen.Brad Leone, New York Times bestselling author and video host
Inside the ruffled, rocklike armor of an oysters shell hide endless stories: of biology, of ecology, of history, of art, of flavor, of recipes, and so much more. This book is, miraculously, the same, packed with everything an oyster lover could ever wantor needto know.Daniel Gritzer, culinary director, Serious Eats
The Joy of Oysters is an anthem for the perfect oyster. Whether youre eating your first oyster (hurry up already!) or are an oyster lover like me, Nilss book will teach you all you need to know about the oyster, including all the delicious ways to eat them!Renee Erickson, chef and owner of the Walrus and the Carpenter

Author Bio

Nils Bernsteinis the food editor forWine Enthusiastmagazine and writes and develops recipes for such publications asBon Apptit, Epicurious, GQ, New York Times, Cooking Light,andMens Journal. He traded an illustrious career in the music industry, running the publicity departments at independent record labels Sub Pop and Matador for a career in food, drink, and travel journalism. He is the coauthor of The Outdoor Kitchen by Eric Werner and Made in Mexico by Danny Mena. Bernstein splits his time between Mexico City, the Yucatan Peninsula, and New York City. Follow him on Instagram at @nilsbernstein