Jeris Oyster Stew

• 1 quart shucked oysters and their liquor
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 cup cream or evaporated milk, or more to taste
• 3 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces, plus butter pats for garnish
• Soda crackers
• Tabasco sauce

1. Pour the oysters, including all of the liquid, into a large soup pot, and add about 2 cups pure spring water.
2. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
3. Bring nearly to a boil and decrease the heat to a simmer.
4. Cook until the oyster gills curl, about 3 minutes.
5. Add the cream and cook over medium heat until hot, but do not allow to boil.
6. Stir in the butter.
7. Serve in a soup bowl with an extra pat of butter on top.
8. Have lots of soda crackers and Tabasco sauce on the table.

oysters, salt, freshly ground black pepper, cayenne, cream, butter, crackers, tabasco sauce

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/jerirsquos-oyster-stew (may not work)