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Wood-Grilled Oysters in Chipotle Vinaigrette

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Wood-Grilled Oysters in Chipotle Vinaigrette

Wood-Grilled Oysters in Chipotle Vinaigrette

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Equipment

  • Wood Grilling Set - A versatile grill kit perfect for outdoor cooking, ideal for preparing oysters.

  • Oyster Shucker with Built-in Ice Bucket - Designed specifically for safely and conveniently shucking oysters.

  • Stainless Steel Oven Mitts - Essential kitchen tool for handling hot equipment or food during the grilling process.

  • Silicone Grill Gloves - Provides heat-resistant protection while managing items on a grill.

  • Cast Iron Skillet - Ideal for cooking oysters in Chipotle Vinaigrette, offering even heat distribution and flavor enhancement.

  • Wooden Cutting Board - Useful for prepping ingredients before grilling; can be safely used on a barbecue with proper care.

  • Charcoal Grill or Electric Smoker - For achieving different flavor profiles in your cooking method.

  • Heavy-Duty Barbecue Basket - Designed for safely grilling small items like oysters without them falling through the grates.

  • Outdoor Cooler (for keeping the oysters and vinaigrette at a safe temperature)

  • High-Quality Chef's Knife & Cutting Board - For prepping vegetables or preparing any additional ingredients needed for your recipe.

  • Glass Bottle with Sprayer (for serving the vinaigrette) - Ensures easy and hygienic application of Chipotle Vinaigrette on grilled oysters.

  • Food Safe Serving Platters or Trays - For presenting your beautifully grilled oysters at a gathering.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, very finely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from the can

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 2/3 cup olive oil

  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 36 oysters, shucked, on the half shell

  • 1 cup hickory or mesquite chips soaked in water for 1 hour for a charcoal grill, or 1/2 cup dry wood chips in a smoker box or an aluminum foil packet poked with holes for a gas grill

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Prepare a hot fire in a grill.
2

Instruction 2

To make the vinaigrette, whisk all the ingredients in a small bowl until well blended. Set aside. (Vinaigrette can be made up to 4 days ahead of time and stored, covered, in the refrigerator.)
3

Instruction 3

Arrange the oysters in their half shells on a large baking sheet. Spoon about 1 teaspoon vinaigrette over each oyster and bring out to the grill. Add the wood chips to the coals or place the smoker box or packet close to a gas jet on a gas grill. When you see the first wisp of smoke, quickly arrange the oysters on the grill grate. Close the lid and grill for 3 to 5 minutes or until the edges of the oysters have begun to curl.
4

Instruction 4

Arrange the oysters on plates or a platter and serve, passing extra vinaigrette at the table.
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