2 can smoked oysters
1/4 cup light vegetable oil
1/2 lb bacon strips
40 round wooden toothpicks
3 tbsp garlic, minced
Directions
1. Cut bacon strips in thirds.
2. Wrap a bacon slice around each oyster and place a toothpick
through to hold it in place.
3. In a medium skillet, heat oil, and add garlic.
4. Cook wrapped oysters in oil until bacon is crisp.
5. Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel to drain.
Serves 15
Servings: 15 servings
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Categories: Fish; Meat; Pork; Seafood
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