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Captain CJ shows how to achieve extra flavor in LIGHT Crabs with a simple multi-purpose trick. Plus how to steam a big pot of Blue Crabs in the 1st of 4 part series focusing on LIGHT Crabs.
Have you ever ordered steamed crabs & to your disappointment you discover they don't have much meat & are watery? The average consumer might have minimal understanding of light, or trash crabs. These are crabs that are not jam packed with meat as they have just shed recently. While unwanted when paying top dollar for heavy, full crabs, there are many benefits to seeking out these "less desirable" crabs as Captain CJ demonstrates.
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chapters:
00:00 Steamed Crab Series Intro
00:44 How To Identify A Light Crab
01:37 Light Crabs Are Cheaper
01:54 Different Names for Light Crabs
02:19 Identifying Males Vs Females
02:41 What Is Super Trash?
03:38 Benefits of Light Crabs
04:35 Flavor Hack for Light Crabs
05:48 Overcooked / Undercooked Crabs?
06:12 Don't Boil All The Water out of The Pot
06:45 3/4 Bushel of Crabs to Steam
07:07 Taking Crabs To The Steam Pot
07:24 What You'll Need for a Pot
08:40 Typical Steaming Liquids (Beer, Vinegar, Water)
09:25 I Prefer White Vinegar
10:10 Doing This Will Ruin Your Crabs
10:23 Get A Rolling Boil Before Putting in Crabs
10:44 Propane Steamer Setup
12:12 Easiest Way To Light Gaffe
12:30 Lighting The Burner
13:09 Ready To Put Crabs In Pot
14:12 Crab Seasoning | No Old Bay
16:22 Crabs Are Steamed
17:00 Checking The Crabs
17:58 Loading The Cooler
19:25 Eating Light Crabs (Easy Pickin')
21:06 Light Crab Conclusion
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