French Hog
About French Hog
Hog Island's rendition of the classic Belon, native to Western Europe and increasingly rare to cultivate anywhere in the world. A special-occasion oyster for those seeking the mineral intensity of a Belon grown on the California coast.
In plain words: metallic, bold, meaty, briny, full-bodied, with salt bomb salt.
Where it grows
- Harvest region
- Tomales Bay, Marin County, California
- Growing region
- Tomales Bay
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
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French Hog oysters: common questions
What do French Hog oysters taste like?
French Hog oysters are described as metallic, bold, meaty, briny, with salt bomb salinity.
Where are French Hog oysters grown?
They're grown in Tomales Bay, Marin County, California, Tomales Bay, California, United States by Hog Island Oyster Co..
How salty are French Hog oysters?
Salt bomb: 5 out of 5 on the Shucks scale. Full ocean. Big brine from start to finish.
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