Process
December 20, 2024
Oyster Storage Quick Guide
Keep your Texas Gulf oysters fresh with these essential storage tips. Quick, easy, and Instagram-worthy!
Temperature
35-40°F
Keep them cold, but not frozen!
Freshness
3-5 Days
Best quality within first few days
Do This
- • Store on ice in a colander
- • Keep cupped side down
- • Drain melted ice daily
- • Store in coldest part of fridge
- • Handle gently
Don't Do This
- • Don't store in airtight containers
- • Don't submerge in fresh water
- • Don't freeze live oysters
- • Don't store at room temp
- • Don't use cracked shells
Quick Storage Steps
1
Place oysters in a colander or perforated container
2
Set over a bowl to catch melting ice
3
Cover with crushed ice
4
Keep in coldest part of refrigerator
5
Drain and refresh ice daily
Freshness Check
Tight shells
Heavy weight
Ocean smell
Clear liquid
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