Priests
Annapolis Oyster Company
📍 Severn River · MD
SpeciesCrassostrea virginica
SizeLarge · 4
MethodOff-bottom (cages/bags)
Salinity
MildBriny
Oyster profile
Mild BrineSweetBalancedHeartyDeep Cup
About Priests
The farm's largest oyster, named for Priest Point off the Severn River where it's grown. Hearty, mildly salty and sweet; suited to baking and stews.
In plain words: mild brine, sweet, balanced, hearty, deep cup, with light salt.
Where it grows
- Harvest region
- Priest Point, near Weems Creek
- Growing region
- Severn River
- State
- MD
- Country
- USA
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Priests oysters: common questions
What do Priests oysters taste like?
Priests oysters are described as mild brine, sweet, balanced, hearty, with light salinity.
Where are Priests oysters grown?
They're grown in Priest Point, near Weems Creek, Severn River, MD, USA by Annapolis Oyster Company.
How salty are Priests oysters?
Light: 2 out of 5 on the Shucks scale. A gentle salt that lets sweetness and cucumber notes through.
Where can I eat Priests oysters?
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