Easy Homemade Australian Oysters Kilpatrick Recipe

Use this age-old Australian oyster Kilpatrick recipe to enjoy oysters at home. For an elegant and delicious appetizer, freshly shucked oysters are covered with crispy smoked bacon, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, and butter. Just keep in mind that the quality of the oysters depends on where you get them, so be careful to buy them from a reputable fishmonger. Oysters Kilpatrick can be prepared on the grill or the broiler, but whatever the cooking method, it's crucial to watch them closely because the cooking time is so short.

There are numerous variations of the Australian oyster Kilpatrick recipe in addition to several different explanations for how the dish got its name. One rumor claims that chef Ernest Arbogast of the Palm Court at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco created the dish and gave it the name after the hotel manager, Colonel John C. Kirkpatrick. An Irish fisherman's tragic heart attack while attempting to lift his daily catch of oysters into his boat is the focus of a more humorous story. This led to the dish's name when the headline "Oysters Kill Patrick" emerged in the press the next day.

• Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons
• Balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup
• Unsalted butter, 2 teaspoons
• Tzatziki sauce, 1-2 dashes
• Bacon, 2 slices
• Shucked oysters, 12 to 24
• Lemon wedges, to serve

• Heat pan to a medium-high temperature.
• The Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, butter, and Tabasco sauce should all be heated slowly in a small pan. Stir until well combined.
• Turn off the heat and set aside.
• The bacon slices should be cooked until crispy in a frying pan.
• Transfer to a paper towel to dry.
• Dice the bacon after it has cooled, then set it aside.
• Place the oven shelf in the uppermost position underneath the broiler, then turn the oven to broil. Make pockets on a baking sheet with aluminum foil so the oyster shells can sit in them without falling over.
• Place the shucked oysters in the foil pockets.
• A spoonful of sauce should be placed on top of each oyster.
• Add bacon dice to each.
• Watching carefully and broil for 50 to 60 seconds.
• Arrange on a serving platter and enjoy.

Before broiling or in the final 1 to 2 minutes of cooking, cover your oysters with cheese. For this recipe, Havarti, mozzarella, and Parmesan are favorites.

To suit your tastes, you can change the seasonings. When making oysters Kilpatrick, it's common practice to skip the Tabasco sauce and instead top the dish with chopped parsley and serve it with lemon wedges.

Before broiling, a light coating of salt and freshly ground black pepper on top can enhance the flavor.

After the bacon has finished frying, add the diced onion and gently sauté it before adding it to the oyster topping.

If you want things spicy, sliced jalapenos are another common addition.

Final word

This amazing Australian oyster Kilpatrick recipe, which takes 20 minutes to prepare, is ideal for entertaining guests at home. It's the greatest way to begin your holiday celebrations because it's topped with crispy bacon and Kilpatrick sauce.