Mesquite Oysters

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   Brown the bacon in a skillet.

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   Remove and allow to cool, reserving the bacon fat.

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   Add Worcestershire sauce to the bacon fat.

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   Add the shallots and garlic to the bacon fat and saute until clear.

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   Crumble the cooked bacon and add back into the skillet.

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   Pour mixture into a metal bowl, and place in a corner of the grill to keep hot.

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   Place oysters (in the shell) on a hot grill.

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   As soon as the oysters start to open, remove from grill and discard the empty half of the shell.

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   Loosen the foot of the oyster and place the oyster in the shell back on the grill.

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    Pour a tablespoon of the bacon mixture on the oyster and top with Parmesan cheese.

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    Cook until done, about 2 to 3 minutes.

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    Serve with a small bowl of pico de gallo for a condiment.

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    Bon Appetit!

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