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Sunken Meadow Gem oysters
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Sunken Meadow Gem

Grower on Sunken Meadow Beach, Eastham
📍 Wellfleet Harbor · Massachusetts
SpeciesEastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica)
SizeMedium · 3.25"-3.5"
MethodRack and bag / Off-bottom (cages/bags)
Salinity
MildBriny
Oyster profile
BrinyButterySweetDelicate

About Sunken Meadow Gem

Grown on Sunken Meadow Beach, a dreamy spot on the bay side of Cape Cod just south of Wellfleet Harbor in Eastham, Massachusetts. Cultivated in cages rather than on the open flats.

In plain words: briny, buttery, sweet, delicate, with salt bomb salt.

Where it grows

Harvest region
Sunken Meadow Beach, Eastham
Growing region
Wellfleet Harbor
State
Massachusetts
Country
United States
Grower on Sunken Meadow Beach, EasthamThe farm · 1 oyster on Shucks

Where to eat it

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What people are saying

@gtinoco★★★★

Good, but not very clean

Aug 5 · Gramps Getaway
@marialuisatinoco★★★★

A bit of acidity, I really like it.

Aug 5 · Gramps Getaway
@gtinoco★★★★★

Salty goodness

Aug 4 · Gramps Getaway

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Sunken Meadow Gem oysters: common questions

What do Sunken Meadow Gem oysters taste like?

Sunken Meadow Gem oysters are described as briny, buttery, sweet, delicate, with salt bomb salinity.

Where are Sunken Meadow Gem oysters grown?

They're grown in Sunken Meadow Beach, Eastham, Wellfleet Harbor, Massachusetts, United States by Grower on Sunken Meadow Beach, Eastham.

How salty are Sunken Meadow Gem oysters?

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

Where can I eat Sunken Meadow Gem oysters?

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