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RajunCajun
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Man, I really love these. Can't wait to use them. They are made of what appears to be clay and appear to be nice quality.
The problem with a problem is that you don't know it's a problem until it's a problem, and that is a big problem.
Holding the company together with three spreadsheets and two cans connected by a long piece of string.
Holding the company together with three spreadsheets and two cans connected by a long piece of string.
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Chargrilled oysters, yain't lived til you've had em.RedSkip said:Use them for what?
The problem with a problem is that you don't know it's a problem until it's a problem, and that is a big problem.
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Yep, and I have been doing so for the last 10 or so years. The problem with the natural shell is that they are imperfect, they don't sit right on the grill, in many cases they allow the butter mixture to leak out prematurely. Premature leaking is never good for anything. About five or so years ago I made a comment that someone should produce a reusable sheel that would hold everything in. Eureka! Someone did it.RedSkip said:Don’t folks genrally use the shell?
Yai'nt lived til you've tried em!
The problem with a problem is that you don't know it's a problem until it's a problem, and that is a big problem.
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Thanks for the details, you can tell “I haven’t lived”.Yep, and I have been doing so for the last 10 or so years. The problem with the natural shell is that they are imperfect, they don't sit right on the grill, in many cases they allow the butter mixture to leak out prematurely. Premature leaking is never good for anything. About five or so years ago I made a comment that someone should produce a reusable sheel that would hold everything in. Eureka! Someone did it.Large BGE - McDonald, PA -
Well, I suppose you own a BGE, that's a start!RedSkip said:
Thanks for the details, you can tell “I haven’t lived”.Yep, and I have been doing so for the last 10 or so years. The problem with the natural shell is that they are imperfect, they don't sit right on the grill, in many cases they allow the butter mixture to leak out prematurely. Premature leaking is never good for anything. About five or so years ago I made a comment that someone should produce a reusable sheel that would hold everything in. Eureka! Someone did it.
The problem with a problem is that you don't know it's a problem until it's a problem, and that is a big problem.
Holding the company together with three spreadsheets and two cans connected by a long piece of string. -
RajunCajun said:Man, I really love these. Can't wait to use them. They are made of what appears to be clay and appear to be nice quality.
Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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Gunny agrees.RajunCajun said:...in many cases they allow the butter mixture to leak out prematurely. Premature leaking is never good for anything.
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Have been using the Loftin's for a couple of years now. They are really great but pricey.RajunCajun said:Man, I really love these. Can't wait to use them. They are made of what appears to be clay and appear to be nice quality.XL BGE and L BGE -
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What are your thoughts on the shells now that you have used them? I am presuming that you have put them to the test by now.Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. -
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Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
Status- Standing by.
The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. -
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I will normally use some variation of Drago's recipe, over lump charcoal on a BGE. Cook time approximately 5 minutes or until the oyster edges are begining to bubble or ripple.wardo said:How do you cook them?
https://www.thespruceeats.com/official-dragos-charbroiled-oysters-recipe-1135643
The one's pictured had more cheese (different blend) and I added some finely chopped tasso (cajun spicy ham) for a little spice.
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Love them so much I bought another half dozen and tossed my old shells. Worth the money.SGH said:@RajunCajun
What are your thoughts on the shells now that you have used them? I am presuming that you have put them to the test by now.The problem with a problem is that you don't know it's a problem until it's a problem, and that is a big problem.
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Great gift for sure.. I have also learnt something today. Thanks.Greensboro North Carolina
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Nice! I loved grilled oysters.Coleman, Texas
Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
"Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
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The Loftin shells are really top notch. A great compliment to the BGE. Btw, they are not just for oysters. I use them for shrimp as well.The problem with a problem is that you don't know it's a problem until it's a problem, and that is a big problem.
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Not as fancy but very practical and much easier to clean and store.
https://sosshells.com
https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Reusable-Serving-Grilling-Complete/dp/B07R7Y3213/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=7SHO3THPOYXG&keywords=oyster+shells&qid=1564668028&s=gateway&sprefix=oyster,aps,160&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVVI4MUZWNUlIOTFIJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjQ1NDE1MVRWUkoySVBENkxSSSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDk1MjY2MlQ5NVlCTEtFOUhOMCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
Tried em, didn't like em. I found the Loftins easier to clean and they retain heat more like a true oyster shell. I also find the Loftins easier to clean for the baked on part.Photo Egg said:Not as fancy but very practical and much easier to clean and store.
https://sosshells.com
https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Reusable-Serving-Grilling-Complete/dp/B07R7Y3213/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=7SHO3THPOYXG&keywords=oyster+shells&qid=1564668028&s=gateway&sprefix=oyster,aps,160&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVVI4MUZWNUlIOTFIJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjQ1NDE1MVRWUkoySVBENkxSSSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDk1MjY2MlQ5NVlCTEtFOUhOMCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=The problem with a problem is that you don't know it's a problem until it's a problem, and that is a big problem.
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