How To Shuck An Oyster, According To The South's Real Pros

How To Shuck An Oyster, According To The South's Real Pros

Credit: GeIn the South, oyster shucking is something rarely learned from a manual. It’s picked up dockside, behind raw bars, or at a backyard gathering where someone hands you a knife and says, “Here, try this one.” Still, there is a right way to do it; one that keeps your precious oysters (and digits) intact. Here’s how Southern oyster farmers, chefs, and raw-bar pros actually shuck oysters, step by step, without overcomplicating the ritual.Wha…