NORTH SHORE GOLD OYSTERS
The holiday season brings a few oyster roast events and these oysters have been on our radar for being the highest quality raw and grilled oyster this year. Being wild grown, they come with a large, hard shell making for a nice meaty oyster.
Specie: Crassostrea virginica
Origin: New London Bay, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Water Temperature: freezing to 64°
Tides:
Wild: 4-6 years
Average Size: 3 - 3.25 inches
Available: year around
FLAVOR PROFILE
North Shore Gold oysters come with a meaty, juicy texture and a distinct seafoam finish that packs a punch, these oysters will leave you wanting more
BRINE INTENSITY
Medium-High
GROWER
Prince Edward Aqua Farms - Growth has been at the core of the company since its inception in 1989. Starting with a handful of concerted individuals in a one-room building in New London, PEI, they expanded rapidly and currently employ more than 65 full-time staff, as well as additional seasonal workers. The loyal and dedicated staff are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality. As well, the plant itself has been renovated and expanded not only to meet market demand, but also to maintain the most current technological and environmentally-sustainable equipment and practices. Prince Edward Aqua Farms has long been recognized for being a modern, innovative and progressive company in the shellfish industry whose commitment to freshness and quality has always been their top priority.