How To Shuck an Oyster

Learn how to shuck an oyster using the steps and tutorials shared below. There are multiple ways to shuck an oyster, so find the method most comfortable for you. The more you shuck, the better you'll be, and you'll be a shuckin' pro in no time, you'll see!

Shuck With an Overhand Grip

We recommend shucking with an overhand grip because it is safer and easier. Read the steps below or watch a few tutorials demonstrating the overhand grip method.

 
Fresh, raw oysters are one of life's greatest pleasures; life's too short to be intimidated by the prospect of shucking them at home. Cook's Illustrated's Dan Souza demonstrates the test kitchen's favorite (and foolproof) shucking technique.

For a more in-depth overview, watch Daniel Notkin, Oysterologist and Shucking Champion, explain it step-by-step below.

Opening an oyster is called shucking, and it takes some skill to do it perfectly. http://www.WatchMojo.com learns how to properly - and safely! - shuck an oyster for your dining enjoyment.
 

Shuck With an Underhand Grip

If you are on-the-go or no flat surface is available, shucking with an underhand grip is another option. Although it can be slightly trickier for a novice, the fundamental concepts of opening an oyster are the same.

Oysterologist Daniel Notkin is an expert oyster shucker and will show you the basic principles for the cleanest and safest oyster shuck of your life. For more how-tos click this link: http://www.askmen.com/money/how_to/ AskMen: http://www.askmen.com/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AskMencom Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/AskMen Follow us on Foursquare: https://foursquare.com/askmen