Opening Oysters: How It Works

Instructions: How to properly open oysters

The professional uses a chain glove to protect his hands. Alternatively, you can simply wrap one hand in a towel. An oyster knife is used to open it. If you use a different knife, you should also protect your other hand if there is no slip protection.

1. Don’t use chain gloves, place a damp rag on a solid work surface.
2. Place the oyster bulbous side down and use the oyster knife.
3. Insert the tip of the oyster knife into the small opening on the narrow side of the oyster.
4. With a jerky and rocking movement and a little strength, you can now slowly break open the oyster.
5. Then pull the knife once through the oyster so that the shell comes off completely. Don’t touch the oyster with your bare hand just yet.
6. Lift the lid off the oyster and set it aside. You can collect small fragments with the blade.
7. Now loosen the oyster meat from the mussel with a knife or a small cable.
8. Slurp the meat straight from the mussel or remove it for other processing.