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How many oysters bushel per person?

Asked: Julien Boisvert, Last Updated:

A basic rule of thumb for most American oysters is that there are roughly 100 oysters per bushel; 25 per peck. A bushel of oysters will feed, on average, between 4 and 6 people. A bushel of oysters typically weights between 45-60 pounds.

FAQ

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    As salmon starts to decay the fats in salmon (an oily fish) start to turn rancid causing bitter taste. Bacteria move in, spoilage and decay at in. We judge a pice of food by how overpowering this spoilage is and the longer it sits dead the more bitter it will taste.

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