Oyster Stew

In late November, 2018, chef Ismail and volunteers from Island Grown Gleaning shucked 700 Martha's Vineyard oysters in our kitchen! The frozen oysters will be distributed to Islanders in need, along with this easy recipe:Serves 21 pint oysters packed in their juice3 tablespoons butter1 large yellow onion chopped3 cups whole milk1 cup half-and-halfsalt and pepper to tasteDrain juice from oysters into small bowl. Set aside.Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add chopped onions and cook until translucent and tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add oyster liquor and cook 5 minutes. Add milk and half-and-half and heat to simmer. Add oysters and continue on simmer until outer edges of oysters curl, about 6-7 minutes. Add salt and black pepper, to taste.