Epicurean Oysters

Ingredients

• Three tablespoons of butter
• Dry mustard
• Pepper
• Salt
• One-half pint of oysters

Directions

1. Put three tablespoons of butter and one of strong, dry mustard in a chopping dish.
2. Add some pepper and salt.
3. Boil a one-half pint of oysters without the liquor; have a hot dish in readiness.
4. Remove the oysters with a fork when cooked, and replace them until all are done.

Source — Creole Cookery Book
Prepared by Brandon Phillips
Louisiana Anthology
September 25, 2022