Buttery Oyster Stew Recipe

• 1 quart oysters
• 4 cups scalded milk
• ¼ cup butter
• ½ tablespoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup cold water

1. Clean oysters by placing them in a colander and pouring over them 3/4 cup cold water.
2. Carefully pick over oysters, reserve liquor, and heat it to boiling-point. Strain through double cheesecloth, add oysters, and cook until oysters are plump and edges begin to curl.
3. Remove oysters with skimmer and put them in a pot with butter, salt, and pepper.
4. Add oyster liquor, strained a second time, and milk.
5. Serve with oyster crackers.

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