Baltimore Bacon Oysters

In the early twentieth century, when Baltimore boasted more than two dozen breweries, it became a practice in the city’s bars to offer free oysters to anyone ordering local beer. Usually, they were simply on the half shell, but as the tradition developed and competition for business heated up, some bars came up with novel ways to serve the oysters that would attract customers. I like to think that this is the way the blissful marriage of oysters and bacon was first conceived. Do be careful