everything but the oysters

How to Throw a Bivalves & Bubbles Party

For 2000 years, oysters have been cultivated and prized for their unadulterated, tender, plump taste of the sea. The subject of mythology and folklore, beloved bivalve stories travel the continents. Born from oyster sea foam, the Greek goddess Aphrodite emerges from the Ionian Sea on an oyster half shell and is forever more associated with a unique ability to stimulate more than just the appetite. In 1864 on a visit to San Francisco, Mark Twain felt compelled to “destroy oysters done up in all kinds of seductive styles”. His choice of language is no accident.
1Stack

Build up wood log cabin style. For efficient ring heating, wood should be under plate rim too.

2Light

Place two firestarters on opposite sides of the log tower and light them.

3Burn

Before first use, let a small fire burn for at least 30 minutes.

4Oil

Before and after cooking, but while the grill is hot, wet a rag and use tongs to wipe off the grill. Then, oil the plate with a small amount of a high smoke-point cooking oil, such as safflower, avocado, or grapeseed oil. Save the olive oil for cooking.

5scrape

Use the OFYR spatula to scrape leftover food into the fire. Important: Only clean the grill when it’s still hot, otherwise you might scrape off the non-stick coating.

6Clean

Dampen a cotton cloth and use tongs to move the cloth around the OFYR to clean it. Next, use the same tong and cloth method to spread oil into the surface of the grill. Finish by covering the grill with your OFYR cover.