The BEST way to cook BLUE CRABS! Nobody is doing this! (Trap n Cook)

A little blue crab trapping and fishing on the St John’s river. Grilled crabs!!!
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[@kevinreed342]

You did a 2 hour video you and blue Gabe are the only videos I love mainly because you don’t play music so don’t start. Nothing beats a good beer and watching you. Keep up the good work and longer videos please

[@awesometaylor5881]

Absolutely 💯

[@jamesdorrill9933]

I started watching your videos after the old couple out of Florida want be the last

[@gabehartman6832]

Same here subbed!

[@jasonk9020]

@@jamesdorrill9933 I love The Old Couple. I live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast where they do alot of their crabbing. Hope to run into them some day….💯

[@Uncle_Dale_Adventures]

Your videos make me hangry every time I watch them! That looks like so much fun catching blue crabs!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

It was!

[@kfred]

That looks amazing my friend. Thanks for using KFRED. I love them that way too.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks buddy

[@mmcleod111]

That was awesome. What a meal! Always enjoy your videos, thanks so much for sharing!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimmiemeeks9795]

Don't forget a little kfreds 😊 appreciate y'all sharing everyone awesome job

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes! Thank you!

[@patricknahmen1275]

Great video, I am amazed how shallow you throw your traps for crabs and lobster, here on the west coast most lobster hunting is done with tanks, rock crabs in 20 ft of water,, nice work,

[@harrisonward5009]

Chill out people. I've steamed crabs with Old Bay my whole life too, but I'm open to trying different ways too. Start your own KZbin channel if you're so bent on it.

[@adampotts9696]

Always a great time on the St. Johns! Your dinners always look sooo good! Til the next one...stay safe

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks, you too!

[@prestigeiron4995]

I can't wait. I am definitely gonna try the grilled crabs . Another wonderful video.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Hope you enjoy

[@ammohead73]

Wow what a meal!!! Outstanding Tug!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you

[@sfelmey]

I grew up in NJ crabbing with my dad. Live cleaning and steaming is how he always cooked and served them. Its a much better experience for your guests and the seasoning gets into the body meat. Best way to cook em.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

We do that too

[@bjjbrawler1]

Barnegat bay here! Plus I just bought Kfred and have been using it on chicken wings..... great stuff. Just need to catch some blue claws!

[@davidshettel8330]

Nice haul! Crabs, shrimp, and bream! The river life!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

You got that right!

[@davidshettel8330]

I just pulled my traps and got 10. I use fish carcasses, grunts, and shrimp heads for bait. Nothing goes to waste!

[@sandranair9471]

The food made me so hungry. It looks so delicious and yummy. God bless you all ♥️♥️

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you! You too!

[@anking2222]

Good stuff guys and always great to see families smiling together and have a great time. Much love and respect.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks you

[@stanleyshelby7460]

First time I saw blue crabs done in that style...looked scrumptious. Have a safe trip back to work. Aloha

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@moonlitpearl700]

Looks amazing. You should be a chef, Ian. Great video

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Wow, thanks

[@chrisearley3765]

Wow what a fantastic feast, I I think it is the best way to cook a crab, the flavor gets concentrated, and the garlic butter takes it to new levels. THANKS

[@dwightcope5918]

I really enjoy your videos. Y'all are good people. Keep up the great work.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you! Will do!

[@Salty80556]

Bluegill large enough to eat are excellent table fare. Usually out here in the west, the orange/yellow belly is a female somewhere in the breeding stage. Good job. When I lived in Ft Myers, we caught lots of them up the Caloosahatchie River. Also, they had a red ear sunfish that resembles the bluegill. Also great eating, and often a bit larger than bluegill. Keep up the great work, and stay safe.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for the info!

[@Merh0le]

Your smile is contagious, your attitude infectious. Love ya stuff bro 🎉

[@Lonewolf_1776]

I'm getting strong P Diddy vibes from this comment😂 j/k

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I try

[@jarednelson1634]

now thats what I'm talkin' bout!!! those crabs look crazy amazing good

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thansk

[@Blackberry7399]

I did this by mistake, I checked my crab trap beneath my dock and was already barbequing and decided to throw them on the grill with minced garlic with salt and pepper, changed my life... Right in the comfort of my backyard...

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

So good!

[@raiseemright7096]

Tug-trash and Bluegabe, best channels on KZbin!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Agreed

[@sethsilverii590]

I agree grilled blue crab is absolutely delicious

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes sir

[@zackdufrene3174]

Bro... You surely made me hungry. Thank God I live in south Louisiana and can go get me some crabs this weekend.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Hope you enjoy em-!

[@mackjenkins7721]

Man i see it was good time on the water man. You got some big crabs out there. It was awesome seeing you clean & cook the crabs. You have a good week & a good Memorial holiday. Me & my whole entire family & family friends are going kayak camping for the holidays. You & your family have a safe holiday buddy.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Awesome yall be safe!

[@johncapuzzo5763]

Looks delicious, really enjoy the videos. Can't help but think about crab for dinner tonight now

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Hope you enjoy

[@rustbucket9318]

Got me itching for some blue crab now. Dang that looked good!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

So good

[@hood_tv2676]

Beer, apple cider vinegar, and Old Bay is all I ever use to steam my crabs and they be so good.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

We do that too

[@carolmiland9665]

I thought that was an Oscar and not a blue gill. I have no clue. Just watch others fish in Florida. Love watching you. Take care. ❤

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@CaptainSloose]

Heck it almost looked like a triple tail!

[@Metalvox88]

Just gotta say I like the boat coming off the trailer before going out, boat going back on the trailer once you’re done effect. A little added thing you’ve done that I dig man! Another great video

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks man!

[@HoosierOutdoors]

It all looked delicious! You're exactly right saying the trick is to not over cook them. I crab on the south end of Lake George and grilling is my favorite way to cook them. If you cook them to long though the shell gets brittle and you'll get tiny pieces in your meat when you pick them. (I know from experience😁)

[@jasondraughon8825]

Bruh….. we been doing this on the TX coast for decades. Brush with olive oil, pack with bbq crab seasoning (that’s a thing) , toss on medium coals until tips of legs turn black. Perfection.

[@augusthanson5414]

That’s what we love about you is that you do what you would normally be doing. The rest of these guys are making movies you may as well Say. Like DMFD is getting just a lot over the top man. Knowing that I said that gonna and watch some of he latest videos you will see what I mean. Please keep it normal bro. We like the videos like that.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I appreciate it man

I haven't seen anyone on you tube use the trick my father taught me growing up crabbing at the Atlantic Highlands in NJ. Take a can of cheap cat food, and punch some holes in it and put it in the trap. The oils and smell attracts the crabs like crazy. We always went home with at least 2 bushells full of crab. We also used chicken as bait. we would use metal wire to tie it to the bottom of the trap.

[@joey8567]

I used to do it this way. Now, 2 pipes, anchor a net flat, rectangle in between the pipes, trout line with chicken legs and wait a bit, then scoop everyone's limit up in less than an hour and no worries, just plenty of time to fish while crabs gather on net.

[@wonderchild53]

I've never had Blue Crabs cooked like this, but I believe this recipe tastes delicious...!!!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

It's so good!

[@colemant6845]

Never have seen Blue Crab done on the Grill... Interesting. You guys are eating TOO GOOD! Well Done! Thanks

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for watching

[@vic9844]

Grilling/smoking crabs/crab legs always been 👌🏾. One of the best ways to cook em in my opinion.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

So good

[@henrykosky3919]

Loved it Keep up the good work brother

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks! Will do!

[@jeffdickerson3]

You just keep getting content better and a damm good chef!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I appreciate that

[@Fraudtracking]

AZ Wow you guy's are living the Life. Glad a watched the one where you all were Shrimpin. The girl in the chair. Looks just like Tracey Gold. You had on hunting gear. Hope you can find the tape. Your family is Golden. Mia AZ

[@bigmike9845]

And before you take off you need to fill your reservoir too because if something happens and you start getting a leak in your coolant system you can pull it will pull coolant from your reservoir I always keep your reservoir full

[@MelissaONeill-hi8gh]

Again, show more of the eating!!! That looked like an amazing recipe!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Coming soon!

[@williamsamuel7682]

Tug you are a great cook, especially on seafood. Must have cooked on the tug.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes, thanks

[@OldCityVlogs]

Never had crabs on the grill but I will soon for sure. Thanks for sharing. Awesome video, and that Sunday dinner with family and friends, that's some good living. .

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for watching

[@anthonybrown3481]

Bro you broke my heart when you washed out what I call "the good part"

[@mastergunnerysgt1258]

For living off the sea is always the way it should be, for living on the water of life ,God always said, fish with me and thee will always be with me. So bless all your friends and he always said fish with me and I shall be always give you the life of the sea. PS Love them crabs.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@wadealley74]

Sunglasses should sponsor tugtrash

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Bajio and yes they should!!

[@wadealley74]

@@TugTrashOutdoors what style bajio are they, I like them cause I got a big ol noggin

[@backwoodscountryboy1600]

Wow what a great video, I purchased some of that Kay Fred's Cajun seasoning and I really love the stuff because it doesn't have a lot of salt in it

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

It's so good!

[@clarksmith9890]

First time viewer! Appreciated the video and will subscribe. We need more of this in America.

[@duradiesel12]

You should take your bluegill and fillet them and then stuff them in the blue crabs shell that you peeled off. Little Old Bay seasoning and wrap them in foil and put them right on top of the grill

[@CoastalCarolinaOutdoors]

Yall won’t have to worry about any vampire attacks with all that garlic. 😂😂😂

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

My breath still stinks

[@adrianbatts4498]

Those are some of the Best Looking crabs I've ever seen never ever saw nobody cook crab on the grill I'll definitely try it

[@RichardPflieger]

I agree on those St.Johns brackish crabs being sweeter. Got some off the crab guy in Salt Springs. Best blue crab I ever had. Glad I stumbled on your channel. Subscribed right away!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Welcome aboard! 😁

[@g-the-becoming3443]

U taught me something new grilled blue crabs what a treat... Ima try this and let u know how they came out...

[@drillsgtlangdon]

I love your channel. Wish ya'll posted more frequently. Hoping to see more posts in the future :)

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I post one video a week sometimes more. Usually on Sunday

[@conservativepatriot2837]

I'm a new subscriber and a regular pitmaster.... I have never tried to cook in this way and I'm looking forward to thanks for posting this great video I thoroughly enjoyed watching it!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Welcome aboard! Try them they are great. Haven’t smoked any yet

[@conservativepatriot2837]

@@TugTrashOutdoors ohhhh lord!... I smoke my lobster and trout and it's amazing!

[@SS-kz4ne]

😊 love your content especially the cook up .

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

I appreciate that!

[@luisvillacres5996]

Like the video it’s just amazing to see how everybody crabs a different way. I’m here on East Coast and Baltimore. Normally when we run Crab Traps like that we throw them out let them soak for 45 minutes or so come back around pick them up empty them and about time you’re done with your first pot you’re making your second round. Or we run a trot line which if they’re hitting good, you can have a bushel in under two hours anyway, great video love to see more

[@northface484]

Feast Fit for Kings and Queens...!!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Oh yeah!

[@JRobertSuckling]

I am from Maryland. I know blue crabs. First of all the gills are called deadman. Here crabs are steamed live. You're throwing out some of the best parts of the crab. You open the cooked crab by first pulling up the tap on the belly.Then you pull the top off at the hinge of the crab.First get the bit of fat at the pointy ends of the crab top.Then pull off the deadman and all the bits around the mouth and the brain sack then discard. Then grab the fat and intestines and eat that. You have just the sweetest parts of the crab.

[@TPGKDUB]

Them blue crabs looks phenomenal

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks

[@DavidJohnson2024-uw1ik]

Think about a Tug Trash Cookbook! Crabs, Shrimp, Lobster, Keylime Pie, Flounder, etc...

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Definitely thinking about it!

[@karinbrantner3081]

Krystal you are so funny to point that out! I would do same, camera or no camera...Lmbo!

[@kelseypinder7303]

Love your show bro watching from bahamas

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

What island? I used to take a barge to Andros once a week

[@kelseypinder7303]

Nassau bro

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

@@kelseypinder7303 I just dropped some containers off there last week

[@ahayahshouse5344]

In Pensacola we call blue crab gills "dead men fingers"...(LOL)

[@sonnywilliams684]

we call them the same up here in NC as well

[@roystubenrauch5625]

same here in Louisiana

[@1EchoFree]

Same here in Alabama

[@augusthanson5414]

Same here in homosassa and crystal river.

[@stephendejarnatt2801]

Next time try just olive oil, garlic, and basil as the basting sauce

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Sounds good!

[@ellenmorgan6923]

I enjoy catch and cooks

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks

[@peacefulscrimp5183]

These videos are some kinda magic 👍 I don't know how you don't have a million subscribers yet 🤷

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Meee either!

[@OleensEmbroidery]

I have always prepped my crabs like that to throw in my marinera sauce with a little crushed red pepper. I usually rip off the little legs. Serve with the pasta of choice topped with that crabby marinera. People love that you have done most of the messy work before they dig in. I never thought of putting them on the grill with butter sauce. When your guest are sucking on the shells you know it's a hit.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yum!

[@Garmaster]

I’ve been eating steamed crabs with old bay my whole life. We’ve also baked them in the oven similar to how you grilled them. Looks like they were cooked perfect, gonna have to give that a try.

[@pbpyro5546]

Ive done this with king crab, snow crab, blue crab, and Dungeness Crab! It is the best way to do crab!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes sir

[@coreywilliams1557]

Blue cheese in a twice baked sounds like a great idea. I’ll have to try that.

[@Cody_SkinnerFL]

Awesome video! That guy pulling the traps looks familiar😂

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

😆 looks like ya share a last name

[@auntesther3675]

New subbie here... ❤ you and Crystal and the family and your content already. I really love the fact that u don't have any music as a filler. Thank you sincerely from College Park, Ga.😊

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for subbing! We do have music in some videos though. Just fast forward if you don’t care for it. Thanks

[@auntesther3675]

Lol....good idea, but I don't want to miss anything, so I can't risk fast forwarding. 😊..keep the good content rolling!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

@@auntesther3675 thanks!!!!!

[@karensimmons1547]

Hey my friend I think you have Mr. Gabe beat in the kitchen 😮 hahahaha ❤

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

🤷🏼‍♂️

[@hankgr64]

As a Marylander that has lived in FL I have seen them done like this but in an oven. Have you ever done them on the Traeger? My other suggestion would be just to scoop the innards out and leave some of that wonderful mustard behind, not washing it away.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yeah I did baked garlic crabs in a previous video and the were great!

[@rodpilcher2804]

Dude! Love your enthusiasm and content! Awesome video! Locked in the Midwest so no chance at this, but get live cream from a market here and will try this! Appreciate your efforts and you man!

[@Rick6452]

OK I am a crab guy and this is awesome...gonna definitely try this!

[@scottyk8017]

Loved the video!!!!!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you!!

[@JohnnyNix33]

I blinked and missed a Tuesday TTO drop! another great video.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Bonus video this week

[@randyadams7269]

Looks great big man. Thanks for sharing!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

You bet

[@pizzulo8111]

You better be using that Cajun Two Step! It's money dude!

[@youroutdoors5453]

Awesome video catching them fish and crabs, looked like a great day for fishing. Sure wish we could have hooked up this past week when I was in St. Augustine. It's very pretty there and it has a lot to offer for everyone for sure. I passed through there on my way to the keys to fish with South Florida Fishing channel, Florida fishing couple and Marathon sport fishing doing some sword fishing and deep dropping and had a great time. My aunt and uncle and cousins live in Jacksonville and we went to Saint Augustine to look around and had lunch at the Conch House. I plan on bringing my wife and daughter next time for sure and maybe we could hook up do a video or just have lunch, I would just love to meet you guys. Again, great video, God bless and see you on the next one.

[@Stan_L]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@kimmorgano8778]

Yaya, nice catch and cook!

[@nattyboh1145]

Definitely have to check out that area! I’ve grown up in Baltimore MD and never have grabbed down there or fished. It’s shocked how beautiful and big those crabs are! Thanks for the awesome content and keep them coming man

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Go for it!

[@freedomwanderer91]

Looks amazing. Gonna have to try blue crabs that way now.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Enjoy!

[@leonlaframboise6703]

First timer great vid looks amazing food

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks for coming

[@joshkisch7232]

#TugTrashOutdoors That dude got the goosebumps from your crabs! Legit must have been good or he's a helluva actor

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

😆

[@leecook7904]

Man I’m subscribing simply for the fact you guys seem like such good down to earth people. I’m gonna try doing blues on the grill soon. I need some of that “Wizardshire” sauce though. 😂

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thank you very much!

[@USNVA11]

LOL, I cook the same way. You have a general idea of how you want to cook something and then make it on the fly. Don’t need no recipe books ! 😁

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Exactly!!

[@Pokerhead1776]

Awesome dinner my man! 💯

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Appreciate it!!

[@Craig.ortman]

Oh great, now another recipe I get to try!

[@scooter...8569]

good video i live not far from st.johns river i live in macclenny fla baker county i never fished st johns always fishing st. marys river

[@douglassmith1632]

Damn I was late for dinner again!

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

😆

[@julianmcadams4699]

Thanks for sharing, beautiful family 👌🏾👏🏾👍🏽

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Thanks so much

[@TruthOverLies]

Marylanders are known for doing crabs right. Most crabs houses use J.O. Spice, not Old Bay. Both are very good though.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Yes they are! I like JO more than Old Bay

[@nofrenz2065]

J.O. #2!

[@FVMissPaula]

I like eating crabs with you. They are already cleaned. 😂 Bring me up some butter sauce. Maybe you'll change my mind about steaming.

[@TugTrashOutdoors]

Hahhahahahaha I been saving all my mustard for you!