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« on: June 15, 2011, 12:52:56 PM »
Is there a difference in steaming time for crabs that have been cleaned before they are steamed?  Any suggestions from those who clean 'em first?

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« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2011, 01:11:25 PM »
Steaming time is going to depend on many factors, including whether they are cleaned or not.    Size and material of the pot, density of the crabs within the pot, temp of the heat sources, etc. etc. etc.
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« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2011, 01:19:01 PM »
Cleaned crabs.  Stainless pot, bushel of crabs.
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« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2011, 01:26:15 PM »
get the steam rolling, place crabs in pot, season, 20 min on high steam for cleaned crabs
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« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2011, 01:37:59 PM »
Thanks!!!  Cheesy Cheesy
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« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2011, 01:44:06 PM »
CLEANED CRABS
25 MIN OF USEABLE STEAM
USEABLE STEAM STINGS THE HAND IN LESS THAN 2 SEC
BEER TO WATER 1 TO 1
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« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2011, 01:44:38 PM »
at end of 20 min test one by grabbing claw and breaking it open. If its done then the rest should be done.. if not, do as the french say.... you cook it, until its DONE!!!
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« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2011, 01:50:12 PM »
Quote from: TAJcrabs on June 15, 2011, 01:26:15 PM
get the steam rolling, place crabs in pot, season, 20 min on high steam for cleaned crabs

That's a good guestimate.
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« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2011, 01:52:47 PM »
Thanks Again!!!!
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« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2011, 01:54:16 PM »
No problem-o.
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