when is it good to eat them?
2007-04-20 09:08:11 · 6 answers · asked by mstrywmn 7 in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
Actually, years back, when they had no refrigeration on their boats, they used to say that only eat them in th month with rs because of the cooler weather. Now it no longer matters.
2007-04-20 12:54:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on what region you are getting them from I am pretty sure. I live in a coastal area in SC and the rule here for local oysters is months with the letter "R" are oyster months. However, most locals that I know (including myself) generally prefer them in the colder months (October - February/early March). Once the water warms up, the flavor is just not as good, at least not in our opinion.
2007-04-20 09:22:08 · answer #2 · answered by raysfan34 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The old wives tale is you can eat them in months with an R. The only reason for this is that Oysters reproduce in the warmer months and their water is milky. If you put the oysters in ice water overnight, they will spit out the milky water and take in clear water. Also, you can add salt to the ice water to make them taste better.
2007-04-20 11:01:36 · answer #3 · answered by buck11pt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oysters Months With R
2016-11-13 09:18:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.I have spent my entire life on the Texas Gulf Coast and am well acquainted with the harvesting and consuming of Oysters. Always go with the old "R" wives tale. Be sure you know where your Oyster were harvested and take into account the modern ability to freeze, thaw and serve later w/no ill effects. Knowing where they are harvested is most important.
2007-04-20 11:25:23 · answer #5 · answered by malee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It used to be month's with an R. That is not as critical now as most are farm raised.
2007-04-20 09:20:36 · answer #6 · answered by surffsav 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋