Deer Creek Oysters

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Deer Creek Oyster Flavor Profile Characteristics

Deer Creek Oysters are a Pacific Northwest oyster from one of the South Puget Sound oyster appellations in Washington State.  They are an Intertidal Beach Cultured Oyster.  Deer Creek Oysters are raised on the cobble beaches of South Hood Canal.  They are accustomed  to fighting the tides, clamping tightly shut during low tides to preserve their “liquor” and to protect themselves against predators.  Because of this “tough” life, beach raised oysters are hearty.  Their meats are full and firm and their oyster flavor profile tends to be full-flavored.  Beach grown oysters have hard, sturdy shells which shuckers like to work with.  And their ability to close tightly, coupled with their hard shells, gives them a longer shelf life.

Deer Creek Oyster
Location	South Hood Canal, WA
Species	Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas)
Oyster Availability	September - July
Size	up to 3"
Oyster Cultivation	Intertidal beach cultivated
Oyster Flavor Profile	Deer Creek Oysters are deep-cupped with full meats, a crisp brininess and clean flavor.
Map	See Deer Creek Oyster Map

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