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Do you have to soak oysters?

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An annoying part of consuming oysters, the remaining sand may be eliminated by soaking and cleaning the oysters immediately before consumption. This should only be done immediately before eating the oyster, as the fresh water will dilute the flavor and eventually kill the oyster. Run cold water in a sink.

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