Fried Oysters Wrapped In Bacon - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 fresh, shucked oysters (, , in a jar)
2 fluid ounces oyster liquor (from jar)
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups oil (for frying)
4 slices lean bacon
4 ounces unbleached white flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs

Preparation

In a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, poach oysters in oyster liquor with bay leaf and Worcestershire sauce (about 2 minutes, until the edges of the oysters curl).
Remove oysters from liquid and set aside.
Discard liquid.
Cut bacon strips in thirds.
Wrap each oyster with bacon and fasten with a toothpick.
Roll in flour, dip in eggs, and then roll in breadcrumbs.
Heat oil in a 9-inch skillet.
When oil smokes, reduce heat and fry oysters for 5 minutes.
Serve immediately.