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NATIONAL OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER DAY - January 10
National Day Calendar ^ | January 10, 2024 | Staff

Posted on 01/10/2024 9:08:04 PM PST by Red Badger

NATIONAL OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER DAY

National Oysters Rockefeller Day on January 10th recognizes a dish so rich there was only one man's name this dish could bear at the time. At least, that's the story according to the chef who so masterfully created famous recipes in the French Quarter.

#NationalOystersRockefellerDay

In 1889 in the renowned kitchen of Antoine's, Jules Alciatore developed a recipe for baked oysters on the half shell with sauce and bread crumbs that would earn the name Oysters Rockefeller. A dish so rich Alciatore himself admitted, "...I know of no other name rich enough for their richness."

While other restaurants serve similar dishes, only historic Antoine's (founded by Antoine Alciatore, Jules Alciatore's father in 1840) serves the original Oysters Rockefeller. Food Network's Alton Brown even told us on Good Eats that Alciatore took the recipe to his grave. Others have tried to determine the finer ingredients without success. Only Antoine's and the Alciatore family have the authentic recipe.

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/12801/rockin-oysters-rockefeller/

Having served over 3.5 million orders of Oysters Rockefeller, and counting, Antoine's recipe has withstood the test of time and garnered the praises of culinary critics. Since 1889, the restaurant has numbered each order. Even today's customers receive their privileged number identifying their place in the history of Oysters Rockefeller.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER DAY

Have you tasted the flavor of authentic Oysters Rockefeller? Tell us what you think. If you are near Antoine's, stop in to savor a taste of history and share using #NationalOystersRockefellerDay on social media.

NATIONAL OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER DAY HISTORY

In 2017, Antoine's founded National Oyster Rockefeller Day to celebrate the dish's history and longevity.

The Register at National Day Calendar approved the day in 2016 and proclaim the first observance to be celebrated in 2017.

Oysters FAQ

Q. Do oysters live in fresh or saltwater?

A. Oysters live in salt or brackish water.

Q. Are Oysters Rockefeller the same as oysters on the half shell?

A. No. Oysters Rockefeller are cooked oysters while oysters on the half shell are raw. Note: Raw oysters are served alive.


TOPICS: Food; Health/Medicine; History; Society
KEYWORDS: food; oysters
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1 posted on 01/10/2024 9:08:04 PM PST by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

I thought Rocky’s wife was named “Happy” ...


2 posted on 01/10/2024 9:19:41 PM PST by x
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I don’t like either oysters or Rockefellers.


3 posted on 01/10/2024 9:23:56 PM PST by LegendHasIt
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That was his widow’s name..................😜


4 posted on 01/10/2024 9:29:34 PM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: x

That was her nickname..................


5 posted on 01/10/2024 9:32:42 PM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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‘Rocky’ hehe. Haven’t heard that one in years.

Guessing you are a NYer? I remember seeing jars at registers that said’Rocky’s tax’.


6 posted on 01/10/2024 9:33:57 PM PST by Beowulf9
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To: Red Badger

Awesome dish. Unfortunately I haven’t had occasion to have it in years


7 posted on 01/10/2024 9:37:07 PM PST by j.havenfarm (23 years on Free Republic, 12/22/23! More than 8,000 replies and still not shutting up!)
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To: Red Badger

Some expert chefs say .......a soupcon of Pernod, an anise flavored spirit .......
is the secret ingredient that provides Oysters Rockefeller memorable flavor.

Although the actual recipe, and number and types of “greens” used, has never been divulged.


8 posted on 01/11/2024 2:46:19 AM PST by Liz (`)
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To: Red Badger

Used to like Alton Brown but not after a channel he had during the lockdowns. Whew, woke of the woke of the woke.


9 posted on 01/11/2024 4:30:01 AM PST by bgill
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Are the oysters raw? Hepatitis warning...

I remember in Coast Guard cook school that we learned it was illegal to serve raw oysters in a coast guard dining facility and I think that held true for all military dining facilities.

The reason? Hepatitis.

That said, I remember doing some work later on in New Orleans on a per diem budget for a contractor and the deal was go back to the hotel where there was a restaurant in the parking lot of the hotel, and at the time they had a dozen oysters on the half shell for a buck. So... guess where we ate dinner every night for a week? That’s right... couple dozen oysters and a V8 juice was my go-to supper that week.

Lunch was wherever we happen to be at whatever Mom and Pop Louisiana style Diner we happened to stop by and we ate real good down there.


10 posted on 01/11/2024 4:44:49 AM PST by Clutch Martin ("The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain't distributed right." )
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I won’t eat raw oysters under any condition..............


11 posted on 01/11/2024 4:48:01 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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Oysters Rockefeller is cooked...........


12 posted on 01/11/2024 4:48:30 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

Oyster Stew
This easy oyster stew can be made last minute using canned
oysters; tastes just as elegant as if you used fresh oysters.

Ing--6 tbl butter 2 tbl flour 1 cup fine-diced onions ½ cup fine-diced celery 2 cups milk 2 cans oysters, (reserve liquid) 1 tbl pressed garlic ¼ cup fine-chp parsley S/p, cayenne to taste

Make--whisk 4 tbl melted butter, flour, stir constantly, then cook 3-4 min. Add onions and celery, cook 2 min. Stir in milk, reserved oyster liquid. S/p, add cayenne. Bring to simmer; cook 4 min. Add canned oysters, garlic and parsley. Bring back to a simmer; cook 4 min (oysters curl). Stir in 2 tbl butter. Set offheat. Serve w/ oyster crackers.

13 posted on 01/11/2024 8:59:31 PM PST by Liz
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6 tbl butter
4 tbl butter
2 tbl butter

A stick and a half of butter!.......


14 posted on 01/11/2024 9:37:21 PM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

You can also add h/cream for extra richness.


15 posted on 01/12/2024 2:16:14 AM PST by Liz
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To: Red Badger

Actually the measurement is 6 tbl butter total.......
divided into two uses of 4 tbl and 2 tbl as you make the recipe.


16 posted on 01/12/2024 2:19:15 AM PST by Liz
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To: Red Badger

I can eat oysters and clams but mussels make me sick.


17 posted on 01/12/2024 2:59:45 AM PST by Hot Tabasco (This Is The Way)
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To: Red Badger

Raw oysters yum! Try with soy sauce and hot sauce. Real horse radish. But I’m not fussy. The cooked, then chilled mussels at our local ChiCom buffet are just as good. Soy sauce is a must!
I ate there yesterday.


18 posted on 01/12/2024 3:09:06 AM PST by dennisw (Be positive. Every day is a new day.)
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To: Liz

Served with a side of ........BUTTER!.................😜


19 posted on 01/12/2024 5:47:49 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Hot Tabasco

Maybe you should cook them first!....................🤦‍♂️


20 posted on 01/12/2024 5:56:40 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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