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« on: June 13, 2011, 12:43:05 PM »
Got a bushel on Thursday afternoon from a fellow crabber.  Had a neighbor who was willing to clean them alive.  Boiled about a dozen Thursday night and they were excellent.  The rest of the bushel sat overnight, uncooked, in the very cold (beer) fridge.  When I boiled them on Friday, they were all mushy.  Am I correct in guessing that when cleaning crabs alive, they need to be steamed right away?  Have always cooked 'em alive then cleaned them.
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Oh, de beer, he taste so chilly.
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« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2011, 01:08:27 PM »
You've got it correct.  Either keep them alive & cool, like in a fridge or cooler with fresh air available, or cook them all right away.
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« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2011, 01:49:16 PM »
Quote from: crewstation on June 13, 2011, 12:43:05 PM
When I boiled them on Friday, they were all mushy. 

Did you steam them or boil them?
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« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2011, 02:07:56 PM »
Quote from: CaptMoose on June 13, 2011, 01:08:27 PM
You've got it correct.  Either keep them alive & cool, like in a fridge or cooler with fresh air available, or cook them all right away.

There have been several times, including this weekend, that I have cooked them over a two day period with no mush at all. Just my experience.
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« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2011, 02:34:20 PM »
Agreed.   I think the problem may have been the "boiling" process...
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« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2011, 03:51:23 PM »
Quote from: Bdc on June 13, 2011, 02:07:56 PM
There have been several times, including this weekend, that I have cooked them over a two day period with no mush at all. Just my experience.

Even after cleaning them alive?  Thanks for the help.
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Oh, de crab, he taste so fine.
Yuh catch 'um wid a neck an' a line.
Bile de water 'til 'e good 'n hot.
Den eat de crab strait from 'de pot.

Oh, de beer, he taste so chilly.
Drinks it 'til I gets too silly.
Washin' down 'de crab an' butter.
If I doesn't fall down, I'll 'ave anudder.
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« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2011, 03:57:34 PM »
Ronstar,

I'm not sure why you think boiling crabs makes them mushy.  I've been eating boiled crabs for over fifty years and NEVER had a mushy crab.

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« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2011, 03:58:34 PM »
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« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2011, 03:59:42 PM »
Quote from: Ronster on June 13, 2011, 01:49:16 PM
Did you steam them or boil them?

I have always boiled rather than steamed when I cook them alive.  Do I need to steam them if I clean them alive?

Thanks for the help!
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Oh, de crab, he taste so fine.
Yuh catch 'um wid a neck an' a line.
Bile de water 'til 'e good 'n hot.
Den eat de crab strait from 'de pot.

Oh, de beer, he taste so chilly.
Drinks it 'til I gets too silly.
Washin' down 'de crab an' butter.
If I doesn't fall down, I'll 'ave anudder.
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« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2011, 04:04:08 PM »
I've boiled them cleaned and uncleaned and never had them mushy.  Maybe to long of a boil??
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« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2011, 04:09:25 PM »
boiling crabs Huh Tongue
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« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2011, 04:27:57 PM »
Quote from: crewstation on June 13, 2011, 03:51:23 PM
Even after cleaning them alive?  Thanks for the help.

Yes.
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« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2011, 04:28:44 PM »
Quote from: CraigFos on June 13, 2011, 03:57:34 PM
Ronstar,

I'm not sure why you think boiling crabs makes them mushy.  I've been eating boiled crabs for over fifty years and NEVER had a mushy crab.

Craig

If he over-boiled them, they will be mushy without question.
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« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2011, 04:29:40 PM »
Quote from: crewstation on June 13, 2011, 03:59:42 PM
I have always boiled rather than steamed when I cook them alive.  Do I need to steam them if I clean them alive?

Thanks for the help!

It shouldn't make a difference.   Perhaps you over cooked them?

Why not steam them?
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« Reply #14 on: June 13, 2011, 04:29:54 PM »
Quote from: ChrisS on June 13, 2011, 04:09:25 PM
boiling crabs Huh Tongue

Agreed.   ;-)
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« Reply #15 on: June 13, 2011, 04:31:56 PM »
See that's the way I feel about steaming them.  I think they are sweeter if you boil them....but then again I eat the mustard to.
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« Reply #16 on: June 13, 2011, 04:32:45 PM »
I eat the mustard as well...
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« Reply #17 on: June 13, 2011, 04:34:47 PM »
Must be a Jersey thing  Grin
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« Reply #18 on: June 13, 2011, 04:36:42 PM »
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« Reply #19 on: June 13, 2011, 05:55:08 PM »
Quote from: ChrisS on June 13, 2011, 04:09:25 PM
boiling crabs Huh Tongue
Same thing I thought when I first heard it.  Then came the CBC thing... Just "want'a be's from the chesterpeake".   Grin They didn't grow up right.  Wink Grin laugh
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« Reply #20 on: June 13, 2011, 05:57:31 PM »
I had boiled crabs, in Jersey once........once!

They were terrible!!!

Gave me a cup of vinegar and a pile of oldbay to dip my bland crab meat in. Tongue
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« Reply #21 on: June 13, 2011, 06:14:36 PM »
chris,agreed.boiled crabs......YUCK!
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« Reply #22 on: June 13, 2011, 07:06:28 PM »
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« Reply #23 on: June 14, 2011, 07:33:44 AM »
Quote from: Ronster on June 13, 2011, 04:36:42 PM
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The gauntlet has been thrown in a form of a poll.    laugh laugh

Looks like the boiling crowd is a miniscule minority.   ;-)
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« Reply #24 on: June 14, 2011, 10:02:04 AM »
Quote from: crewstation on June 13, 2011, 03:51:23 PM
Even after cleaning them alive?  Thanks for the help.

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