Oysters Casino

Name: Oysters Casino
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 8–12 slices bacon; ½ cup butter, divided; ⅓ cup chopped green pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped chives; 4 tablespoons chopped parsley; 24 oysters on the half shell; Rock salt; Fresh lemon juice

By Bon AppétitPhotographer Alex LauStyled by Rebecca Bartoshesky, Samantha Seneviratne

November 19, 2015

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What is oysters casino? Basically just oysters with bacon, green bell peppers, and butter. We'd recommend serving with a splash of wine. In a glass. For you to drink.Alex Lau

This recipe, part of our Throwback Thanksgiving feature, is from our 1970 issue. Instead of green pepper, add some heat by making this with jalapeño.

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