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Great Gun Oysters from East Moriches, NY
Great Gun Oysters from East Moriches, NY
Great Gun Oysters from East Moriches, NY
Great Gun Oysters from East Moriches, NY

Great Gun Oysters from East Moriches, NY

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Quantity: 50 Count | $2.80 per Oyster
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Farmer: Paul McCormick

Size: ~3"

Salty, savory and rich, with an insanely sweet finish, like candied spring carrots. Mild aftertaste that reminds me of summer in the Hamptons!

About Great Gun Oysters

Harvest location: East Moriches, NY

How they’re grown: The Guns spend their summer and fall in floating bags on single time trawls where they are shaken vigorously to prune the shells and plump the cups. When the change in seasons brings the winter freeze, the bags are sunk to the bottom to stay safe away from any incoming ice. While there, they will be flipped and tended to regularly to avoid getting covered in soft sand. In March the bags will rise again! This time relying only on the action of the waves to continue pruning the shells. The guns can range from 9 to 20 months old at the time of harvest.

Why they’re unique: This was the first licensed shellfish farm in Moriches Bay! The exact site of the farm was also leased back in the 1800’s to oyster farmers raising seed to be sent back to the Great South Bay for grow out. In other words, this spot is old school.

Story: Paul started as a clammer in the 1990s, and in a story parallel to our own Skip Bennett, decided to pivot when faced with continually diminishing wild stocks. He didn’t turn to oysters immediately; in fact he stayed off the water for almost 20 years but always longed to return. After reconnecting with some old baymen friends and hearing about small-scale oyster farming beginning to take place in NY, he knew this was his way back to the water. In 2013, he established the Great Gun Oyster Farm, named for the Great Gun Beach on Fire Island, located just across the bay.

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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.

Oyster FAQ

How long do my oysters keep?

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.  

How do I store these bad boys?

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.

Should I keep them on ice?

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.

How are they shipped?

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.

Is your packaging recyclable?

Short answer: YES!

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Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 25 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Great Gun Oysters from East Moriches, NY are known for their briny and sweet flavor. These oysters are grown in floating bags and have a rich, savory taste with a mild aftertaste. They are a unique product from the first licensed shellfish farm in Moriches Bay.

Summary topics

  • Flavor Profile (65%): Many customers pointed out that the oysters were delicious and had a briny and sweet flavor.
  • Quality and Taste (30%): A substantial number of customers appreciated the great quality and taste of the Great Guns oysters.

Review topics: ["flavor","shipping","gift","problem","size","batch","order","oysters","guns","meat","start","finish"].

Review highlights

  • "The oysters arrived very clean, with a briny and sweet flavor." — David O.
  • "I must say that the Little Guns I received last week were simply some of the best oysters I have ever tasted." — Paul
  • "Great gift given from our daughter who resides in Holland and loves to support local businesses back here in EMO." — John S.

Reviews

Great Guns are, well, great

"Excellent flavor. The description says they have a sweet finish, but our batch was savory/salty all the way through. Sizes varied from small to almost large. The shells are a little brittle, so shuck gently."

— James M. (5/5)

Great Labor Day Oysters!

"Had never had oysters from NY! These were delicious, easy to shuck, and just an overall great oyster! Will not hesitate to order again in the future!"

— Hugo (5/5)

Delayed delivery

"Shipment was scheduled for a Tuesday delivery the week of Thanksgiving for a party Wednesday night. The package didn't arrive until Friday. Fortunately, the weather was cool and the oysters and caviar were still good, but unfortunately, we had to change plans for what to serve at the party."

— James H. (3/5)

Great Guns

"These were large, deep cupped, and plump. Beautiful meats with dark blue frills. They were full of algae that they eat which made them so sweet. Best oysters I've ever had from the new York area. They were also very consistently sized and shaped. 5 stars."

— Richard S. (5/5)

1st Time ordering these oysters. very satisfied excellent flavor

"The oysters arrived very clean, with a briny and sweet flavor. The only minor issue was that a few shell cups broke during shucking. Overall, they were excellent, and I’d recommend them to any oyster lover."

— David O. (5/5)

Delicious! Thank you!

"First time trying these! Oysters were a hit for thanksgiving. Large, easy to shuck, and very tasty!"

— Hugo (5/5)

Took too much effort to

"Took too much effort to open"

— Daniel P. (3/5)

Great Guns are Excellent

"Ordered 50 Great Guns for New Year’s and they were excellent. All were in the around 3” with some larger and some smaller. These oysters have an excellent salty start and some nuttiness that follows, with a solid texture that isn’t too chewy. Some of the Great Gun shells were a little thin so the top half cracked when being opened. We were really pleased with tis order. Only one in 50 of oysters was bad - no issue there."

— Michael B. (5/5)

WOW!

"Big beautiful meat. Easy to shuck. Very tasty."

— Mark S. (5/5)

Great gun Oysters

"Amazing Oysters. Great salt hit in the beginning to a sweet finish. I have ordered many times from you. These are for sure top 3!"

— Quentin F. (5/5)

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