Cooking Up Crabs

[Skylar]

I have caught them now I need to steam them!

[ocsnapper]

now all ya need is old bay, rock salt alittle beer and your good to go.. enjoy them they look like a good size.

[mdram]

Originally Posted by ocsnapper

now all ya need is old bay, rock salt alittle beer and your good to go.. enjoy them they look like a good size.

skip the old bay.

[ocsnapper]

I like J.O. better but for most people it's hard to find in the stores in some areas, luckly I get it by 50# at a time...

[mdram]

most seafood places sell it as thier own brand. crabs to go @ 50 and 589 does

[igormothra]

Watermans sells JO. I agree the best way to cook em is just dump a 6 pack of your favorite beer in the pot and steam away!!!!!!! sweet and succulent every time!

[DaveH]

We season each layer(sorry old bay and rock salt) then top off with a layer of sweet corn. JO,dosen't Habor Tackle sell that?

[Sam]

If not, they should. Great stuff! My dad loves it and we've switched from Old Bay.

[Bohica]

Here's how I do 'em:

3 beers (2 for the pot)
Water
1 cup white vinegar
Alot of crab seasoning
A little Crab Boil

I clean the crabs prior to cooking(remove top shell, lungs and mustard). It allows the spices to penetrate the lump and backfin meat alot better.

Wait until they turn orange, and they're ready to go.

[Randy Stinchcomb]

Originally Posted by Bohica

I clean the crabs prior to cooking(remove top shell, lungs and mustard). It allows the spices to penetrate the lump and backfin meat alot better.

Hmmmm, very interesting idea Bob

[igormothra]

ehhhhhh I like the mustard....

[Sam]

Originally Posted by igormothra

ehhhhhh I like the mustard....

[fish-aholic]

I'm with you on that one sam........

[Sam]

Steve, how are the crabs coming along? Are they nice and fat yet?

[Coop]

I guess I need to try some of that JO seasoning.