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Skookum oysters

Skookum

Den Chevaviroj
📍 Southeast Alaska · Alaska
SpeciesPacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas)
SizeMedium · 2.5"-3.5"
MethodSuspended (off-bottom) / Tumbled
Salinity
MildBriny
Oyster profile
PlumpCreamyCleanCucumberCrisp

About Skookum

Raised by Den Chevaviroj in trays suspended from rafts in the deep, unspoiled waters of Shikat Bay in Southeast Alaska, and tumbled regularly to build deep cups and strong, almost flaky shells.

In plain words: plump, creamy, clean, cucumber, crisp, with salt bomb salt.

Where it grows

Harvest region
Shikat Bay, Southeast Alaska
Growing region
Southeast Alaska
State
Alaska
Country
United States
Den ChevavirojThe farm · 1 oyster on Shucks

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What do Skookum oysters taste like?

Skookum oysters are described as plump, creamy, clean, cucumber, with salt bomb salinity.

Where are Skookum oysters grown?

They're grown in Shikat Bay, Southeast Alaska, Southeast Alaska, Alaska, United States by Den Chevaviroj.

How salty are Skookum oysters?

Salt bomb: 5 out of 5 on the Shucks scale. Full ocean. Big brine from start to finish.

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