Ah Shucks! Bacon BBQ Oysters Like They Do It In New Orleans. Recipe

Name: Ah Shucks! Bacon BBQ Oysters Like They Do It In New Orleans.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh thyme; extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh chile peppers, chopped; 2 cups ketchup; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup molasses; 1/8 cup white vinegar; 1 tablespoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon pimenton (smoked paprika); freshly ground black pepper; 2 dozen large oysters on the half shell; crispy cooked bacon, roughly chopped, or broken by hand; yellow celery leaves (the very centers of the hearts), washed; lemon wedges; sliced fresh chiles

Servings: persons

1 bunch fresh thyme
extra virgin olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh chile peppers, chopped
2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1/8 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon pimenton (smoked paprika)
freshly ground black pepper
2 dozen large oysters on the half shell
crispy cooked bacon, roughly chopped, or broken by hand
yellow celery leaves (the very centers of the hearts), washed
lemon wedges
sliced fresh chiles

1
Sweat the vegetables, add everything except the thyme, simmer for 10-15 minutes.
2
Remove from heat, add thyme.
3
Adjust acid (add vinegar if necessary).
4
Season to taste.
5
Top each oyster with a dollop of BBQ sauce, and some chopped bacon.
6
Place on barbecue grill, close lid for a minute or two to caramelize the sauce a bit, or you can just cook straight on an open grill until they begin to bubble.
7
Remove from grill and top with sliced chilis, bits of celery leaf, and lemon.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch fresh thyme, extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Ah Shucks! Bacon BBQ Oysters Like They Do It In New Orleans. falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ah Shucks! Bacon BBQ Oysters Like They Do It In New Orleans.

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