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American Southern
Fried Oysters
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 39. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
15 minPrep Time
30 minCook Time
8Servings
mediumDifficulty
Ingredients
Instructions
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Let the oysters stand in vinegar while you prepare a batter of eggs or milk and flour; season the batter to your taste; drop the oysters into the batter, and fry in butter or lard.
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