Prairie Oyster

Prairie oysters — Rocky Mountain oysters to our southern neighbors — are a proud rodeo and community-supper tradition across the Canadian west. Born of the old farm rule that nothing goes to waste, they became a dare and a delicacy all at once, served at fairs, rodeos, and harvest gatherings with a wink and a cold beer.

Done right, they are surprisingly delicious: tender on the inside, craggy and golden-crisp outside, with a peppery, well-seasoned crust. Served hot with lemon and a good dipping sauce, they are the appetizer that starts conversations and settles bets about who is brave enough to try one.

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