Shinnecock Nation

US East Coast rack and bag 1 oyster

About Shinnecock Nation

The Shinnecock Indians of Long Island grow oysters in Shinnecock Bay using modern plastic trays, then move them to the bay bottom where daily tidal exposure strengthens the oysters' adductor muscles, allowing them to reach market size in about a year.

Farm details

Cultivation Method
rack and bag
Growing Waters
Shinnecock Bay, Southampton, Long Island, New York

Oysters from Shinnecock Nation

Tomahawk oyster illustration

Tomahawk

US East Coast

A medium-sized East Coast oyster raised by the Shinnecock Nation in Long Island's Shinnecock Bay. Notable for its chewy texture, moderate salinity, and distinctive herbal finish with celery and sagebrush notes. Pretty jade shells with brick-colored swirls.

Mild BrineHerbal
B
S
M
C
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