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Choptank Terrapin oysters

Choptank Terrapin

Choptank Terrapin Oyster Co.
📍 Choptank River · Maryland
SpeciesEastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica)
MethodOff-bottom (cages/bags)
Salinity
MildBriny
Oyster profile
BrinySweetBalanced

About Choptank Terrapin

A cage-grown oyster from Jerry Sturmer's Choptank River farm off Tilghman Island, sold to restaurants in St. Michaels and on the island. Oysters that outgrow the market are donated to Chesapeake Bay reef restoration.

In plain words: briny, sweet, balanced, with balanced salt.

Where it grows

Harvest region
Tilghman Island
Growing region
Choptank River
State
Maryland
Country
United States
Choptank Terrapin Oyster Co.The farm · 1 oyster on Shucks

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What do Choptank Terrapin oysters taste like?

Choptank Terrapin oysters are described as briny, sweet, balanced, with balanced salinity.

Where are Choptank Terrapin oysters grown?

They're grown in Tilghman Island, Choptank River, Maryland, United States by Choptank Terrapin Oyster Co..

How salty are Choptank Terrapin oysters?

Balanced: 3 out of 5 on the Shucks scale. Salt up front, then something sweet or buttery to finish.

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