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« on: August 06, 2010, 12:34:48 PM » |
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I would love to get a steamer for the crabs I catch. I do not own a burner so the crabs would be steamed on an electric stove. Would it be worthwhile to buy a steamer if I do not have a burner or is there a steamer suitable for a stovetop?
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« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2010, 03:07:16 PM » |
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Just buy an enamelware lobster/clam steamer at your local kitchen supply place. That will be suitable for your stove top and be big enough to hold your catch up there on LI.
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« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2010, 06:57:43 PM » |
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Ron's on the money.....I have a big enough steamer to fit on top of my stove and I can do a dozen or two...cleaned crabs....with no problem...After the water starts steaming I put the crabs in for a nice steam bath,cover for about 25..30 min......Thats what I do....
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« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2010, 10:25:21 PM » |
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Does it stink up the kitchen ?
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« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2010, 10:32:02 PM » |
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I would think that it would stink up the kitchen but well worth it.
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« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2010, 10:34:15 PM » |
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Thers nothing like th smell of crabs being sreamed with JO . man i love that smell.  |
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« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2010, 11:18:57 PM » |
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Go to Walmart and get a turkey fryer they are pretty cheap and you can steam about a half a bushel at a time
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« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2010, 07:28:20 PM » |
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I agree with the big blue steamer/clambake pot but get the one with the rack to keep stuff out of the water and with a spigot incase you want to do steamer clams
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« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2010, 07:40:05 PM » |
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Does it stink up the kitchen ?
No better AROMA if you ask me! The juices, the spices, mmmmmmmmm..... crabs........ |
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« Reply #9 on: December 20, 2010, 08:35:43 PM » |
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No better AROMA if you ask me! The juices, the spices, mmmmmmmmm..... crabs........
Except if you live in a small place like I do...then the "aroma" fills the entire 1st floor. Best to do your fishy stuff outside or if it's too cold out ....do it indoors but turn on lots of exhaust fans.....  |
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« Reply #11 on: December 21, 2010, 03:42:59 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: December 22, 2010, 05:54:03 PM » |
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I've been using an enamel pot for years, and it's ok, but when I get more than 1/2 bushel have to split it up. And the enamel cracks or burns out in a few years. I've always been on the lookout for a stainless steel pot, but didn't want to have to pay the big $$ and shipping, and did not have the wherewithal to make a "home made" one. I was walking around the Asian dry goods store, Hanoori (Rolling road and Rte 40 - you go down stairs to dry goods section), and found the perfect crab steamer. Actually I think the Koreans use this to steam food too, but load it up with smaller trays that fit inside. It's a 80qt, includes the rack which has about 2.5-3 inch legs so you can put enough steam liquid but not boil the crabs. It was $120 for all. there was one larger one there - 100 qt for $150. the store owner said he could get larger if asked. thought I'd pass this on to the forum. I can't wait for next season to try it out! For sizing the pic has included a tennis ball sleeve.
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« Reply #13 on: December 22, 2010, 10:11:50 PM » |
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Is that setup a SS Steaming Pot for $120.00,,and were is Rolling road and Rte 40,, Thanks
Any think over a dozen Crabs go with the out side Pot and Burner,,min60qt
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« Reply #14 on: December 23, 2010, 08:21:38 AM » |
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If your gonna go for a steamer, go for a keg steamer... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4RD05m6Ot8 |
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« Reply #15 on: December 23, 2010, 03:36:09 PM » |
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A lot of those crabs looked on the small side!
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« Reply #16 on: December 23, 2010, 04:33:53 PM » |
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I like having a basket so I don't loose any heat when loading up the steamer .
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« Reply #17 on: December 23, 2010, 10:48:37 PM » |
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A lot of those crabs looked on the small side!
That would be an incorrect statement. |
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« Reply #18 on: December 24, 2010, 04:58:48 PM » |
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Yeah - it's a stainless steel, don't know the exact grade of SS. location is baltimore, md (Catonsville area).
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« Reply #19 on: December 29, 2010, 01:13:45 PM » |
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« Reply #20 on: December 29, 2010, 02:50:01 PM » |
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« Reply #21 on: December 29, 2010, 06:17:47 PM » |
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No better AROMA if you ask me! The juices, the spices, mmmmmmmmm..... crabs........
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