Gallon Oyster Meat - Fresh Shucked
Gallon Oyster Meat - Fresh Shucked
USA Product
Farm Raised
Year Round
Unit Size: 1 Lb
1 Lb
$141.00
1 Lb
$49.95
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Designed for high-volume kitchens, caterers, and seafood traditionalists, our 1-gallon containers of freshly shucked oyster meat eliminate labor while delivering uncompromised quality. Every gallon is hand-shucked in-house at our Intershell facility, packed fresh in its natural ocean liquor with zero added water or artificial preservatives. Whether you choose our crisp North Atlantic Wellfleet meats or our rich, buttery Virginia meats, you get pure, kitchen-ready oyster meat packed at peak flavor.
Cape Cod Wellfleet Oysters
Experience the classic New England Wellfleet flavor, sourced directly from a long-time Wellfleet native with his own farming business on the Cape.
- Flavor Profile: A true taste of the sea—these oysters are known for their smaller size and an intense pack of brine, delivering that classic, crisp Wellfleet flavor that enthusiasts love.
- Best For: Perfect for recipes where you want a concentrated, salty punch and a delicate texture, like oyster stew, stuffing, or a quick sauté.
- Packaging: Packed in a 6 pounds of meat to 2 pounds of water ratio, giving you more premium oyster meat per container.
- Source: Sustainably farmed by a dedicated local grower in Wellfleet, MA.
Virginia Oysters
Opt for our reliable and versatile Virginia Oysters, sourced from responsibly managed companies in Virginia, North Carolina, & South Carolina.
- Flavor Profile: These are our much larger oysters, offering a milder, less briny flavor profile, making them less intense than their Wellfleet counterparts. They have a pleasant, mellow sweetness.
- Best For: The ideal choice for frying due to their impressive size and robust texture. Their lighter brininess won't overpower your breading or batter. Also great for grilling or Oysters Rockefeller.
- Packaging: Packed in a 5 pounds of meat to 3 pounds of water ratio.
- Source: Responsibly sourced from dedicated, reputable farms in Virginia.
- Wild or Farmed: Farmed
- Availability: Year Round
- Container Size: 8 Lb (Gallon)
- Packaging Specs: 5 lb of oyster meat, 3 lb of water
- Form: Fresh, shucked
- Wellfleet Oyster Meat Size: Small, ideal for casseroles or baked dishes
- Virginia Oyster Meat Size: Large, ideal for frying
- Harvest Area: Wellfleet, Massachusetts or Virgina
- Scientific Name: Crassostrea virginica
Choosing between Wellfleet and Virginia oyster meats comes down to your desired flavor profile and culinary application.
Wellfleet oysters, harvested from the icy, high-salinity tidal waters of Cape Cod, offer an intense, sharp ocean brine paired with a crisp, clean, and noticeably sweet finish. Their meats tend to hold a firmer bite, making them ideal for dishes where you want a punch of natural sea salt.
Virginia oysters, originating from the warmer, brackish waters of the Chesapeake Bay, present a much milder, lower-salinity profile characterized by rich, sweet, and buttery earthiness. Virginia meats are often plumper and tenderer, absorbing surrounding seasonings effortlessly, which makes them the classic go-to for traditional Southern oyster loaves, creamy bisques, and baked stuffing where a gentle seafood flavor is preferred over heavy brine.
All fresh seafood ships via overnight delivery in insulated packaging with gel ice packs to ensure it arrives properly chilled and at peak freshness.
Upon delivery, transfer your seafood immediately to the coldest part of your refrigerator and consume within 1 to 2 days for optimal quality and flavor.
$190.00 USD