ANGELS ON HORSEBACK

(Courtesy of Lori McKean & Bill Whitbeck from the cookbook "THE JOY OF OYSTERS")

Easy to prepare, Lori McKean’s and Bill Whitbeck’s recipe makes a great appetizer for all kinds of gatherings.  It’s also a great recipe for introducing folks to the delightful flavor of grilled oysters.

INGREDIENTS:

1 PINT EXTRA SMALL SHUCKED OYSTERS

1 TSP GARLIC POWDER

1 TSP FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER

8 SLICES OF BACON, CUT IN THIRDS

8 SKEWERS

DIRECTIONS:

Poach 24 oysters in boiling water for 2 – 3 minutes, drain.  Preheat grill or broiler.  Sprinkle poached oysters with garlic powder & black pepper.  Wrap each oyster in a piece of bacon and secure with a skewer.  Thread 4 oysters onto each skewer.  Broil or grill, turning occasionally, until the bacon is crispy.  DO NOT BURN.  Serve hot.

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