Recipe for cooking grand central station oyster stew

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Grand Central Station Oyster Stew

The oyster bar that opened in Grand Central Station in New York City on May 22, 1912 still servings an Oyster Stew made according to its original recipe.

2 C. milk
2 C. light cream
1 qt. oysters and liquor
2 Tbsp. butter
Salt
Pepper
Celery salt
Paprika (optional)

This recipe is prepared quickly. Heat soup bowls before you begin. Scald milk and cream together but do not boil. Drain oyster liquor into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Heat oysters in a separate saucepan with 2 Tbsp. of the oyster liquor and the butter until the oysters are plump and the edges begin to curl. Remove from heat immediately. Mix together hot milk and cream, hot oysters and hot oyster liquor. Add salt, pepper and celery salt. Ladle into soup bowls, sprinkle with paprika, and serve with oyster crackers.

Servings 6 to 8.