How they’re grown:The oysters are kept in floating cages for most of their two year grow out. Once they are almost market size, they are moved to lantern nets to finish. The area is relatively deep open water, so the oysters get a good tumbling from mother nature before being plucked from the water— yielding strong shells with nice deep cups.
Why they’re unique: Jordan has a biology and ecology background. He's putting it to good use not only growing oysters, but also conducting aquaculture research on his grant. Last year, he tested two experimental cage designs that use tidal power to self-clean. So cool!
Story: Jordan accesses his farm by boat, a 20’ Pointer named Muffin II. He has no idea where the name came from, nor what happened to Muffin I. One name he does know the origins of is Winnegance, it is the Abenaki name for the portage between the New Meadows and Kennebec Rivers---a stone’s throw from where Jordan’s lease is located.
Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Your oysters keep in the refrigerator for 5-7 days! You can order a day or two early to make sure you have them in time for your gathering. They are totally fine hangin’ out in the cool air.
When you receive your package, pull them out of the box (these guys need a little fresh air!). Grab a mixing bowl and throw the mesh bag in the bowl so that the oysters don’t leak all over your refrigerator. Grab a damp cloth and throw the cloth over the bowl. You are good to go for the next 5-7 days. Doesn’t hurt to dampen the cloth each day to keep them moist and chilled.
Only put the oysters on ice before service. The oysters will actually die in the melted fresh water so do not store the oysters on ice. They will not like this.
We ship using FedEx Overnight service. You will receive tracking info after the label has been printed the day before your oysters are set to arrive. We do not require a signature – Fedex will leave your package at your doorstep.
Our ClimaCell thermal liners are made of 90% FSC certified virgin kraft paper and corn starch, which allows you to recycle the insulated liner at home along with the cardboard box. Not only are the liners water repellant, they’re just as insulating as traditional styrofoam AND they can be recycled up to 5 times. Saving the planet has never been easier.
"The oysters arrived in perfect condition. I ordered these for their size and yes they met the size requirement of 3.5 inches. However, after opening a few I felt that the oysters themselves were rather small. They were fresh. They were tasty. I was just looking for a larger oyster. In the future I’ll stick with IOC large."
— Terence S. (4/5)
Outstanding oysters!
"Absolutely outstanding oysters! Super clean and easy to open. Wonderful complex flavors and a lovely salty brine. Will definitely buy again!"
— GrantP (5/5)
Exceptional
"These take you places. Delicious plain (really). The brinier ones open up beautifully with lemon. The rest are so intricate with mignonette. I am not worthy!"
— Mark (5/5)
small but clean and delicious
"small but clean and delicious easy to open"
— Michael C. (4/5)
The Winnegance Oysters were delicious
"The Winnegance Oysters were delicious - briny and delicious - just wonderful. The shells were a bit thin at the fringe and fractured a bit, but clean up was quick and these plated perfectly. Thanks for bringing these in ICO. Will order again!"
— Christopher S. (5/5)
Fantastic Football Feast
"I called the folks late Friday morning and got some advice on what to order. They were on my front door step Saturday @ 10:00 AM and we had a feast."
— Gage L. (5/5)
Delicious!
"Wonderful brine. Meaty. Just perfect oysters. And, as always, expertly packed and fresh."
— Brian M. (5/5)
A taste of the ocean
"These Maine oysters are a taste of my childhood in New England."
— Henry W. (5/5)
So Good and Briney
"Perfect size. Clean shells. So sweet and briney!"
— Paul M. (5/5)
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"The chicken soup description is spot on. These are incredibly savory."