Middletown Oyster Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 qt. oysters, washed and drained
1 Tbsp. oil
3 slices salt pork, diced
2 to 3 c. water or liquid from oysters
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

In frying pan, put oil and diced salt pork; fry slowly, turning constantly until crisp and brown.
Put into a 3-quart cooking pot.
Add oysters (there is some juice in the oysters), stirring constantly and gradually add water or juice. Salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to a slow boil and cook about 15 minutes. Serves 6 to 8.