Sunken Meadow Gem
Crassostrea virginica
Cage-cultured Cape Cod oyster from Eastham with strong briny Wellfleet character. Medium-sized with delicate shape, clean ocean flavors, and pleasant seaweed notes in the finish.
Flavor Profile
Finish
Clean with seaweed notes
Expert Notes
Sunken Meadow Gem oysters are grown in cages at the dreamy Sunken Meadow Beach on Cape Cod Bay, just south of Wellfleet Harbor. They share the characteristic briny Wellfleet flavor profile but with a more delicate, manicured shape from their cage cultivation method. Strong salt content combines with pleasant ocean flavors and seaweed notes, delivering a clean finish that captures the essence of Cape Cod Bay's pristine waters. Origin & Characteristics
- Species
- Crassostrea virginica
- Native to
- USA
- Grown in
- Sunken Meadow Beach, Eastham, Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts
- Size
- Medium (3-3.5 inches)
- Shell Color
- Gray-white
- Meat Color
- Cream to light gray
What Experts Say
Across 3 sources, tasters describe this oyster as:
Unique notes: Wellfleet character, manicured
"They hit you with a strong brine followed with notes of seaweed."
brinyseaweed
"The oysters grown there have the same briny Wellfleet flavor, with a more delicate, manicured shape from being grown in cages."
brinyclean
"These are out of Cape Massachusetts. They're typically a lot saltier, brinier."
saltybriny
About the Farm
Sunken Meadow Beach is a dreamy spot on the bay side of Cape Cod, just south of Wellfleet Harbor.
- Cultivation Method
- rack and bag
History & Background
Located at Sunken Meadow Beach in Eastham, Cape Cod, just south of the famous Wellfleet Harbor oyster region. These oysters are known for sharing the characteristic briny Wellfleet flavor profile.
Did You Know?
- Grown in cages which gives them a more delicate and manicured shape compared to wild or bottom-planted oysters
- Located on the bay side of Cape Cod, benefiting from the strong tidal flows and cold waters of Wellfleet Harbor
Sources & References
This information was compiled from 3 sources.
- Sunken Meadow Gem - Fortune Fish & Gourmet — fortunefishco.net
- Sunken Meadow Gem Oyster - Oysterater — oysterater.com
- East Coast vs West Coast Oysters: Flavors, Texture — instagram.com
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