The Cheapest and Easiest Crab Cakes Ever | But Cheaper

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Crab meat is expensive... it's just a fact of life! But let me walk you through the easiest and cheapest way to cook perfectly chonky crab cakes with a creamy French remoulade.
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Ingredients you'll need:
Crab -
1.5 lbs dungeness crab
1 lb pre-picked crab
Cakes -
1/2 cup (110 grams) mayonnaise
1 Tbsp (15 grams) mustard (dijon)
1 Tbsp (15 grams) worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp (10 grams) hot sauce
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tsp (5 grams) sea salt
black pepper
1 large egg
3/4 cup (45 grams) panko bread crumbs (or crushed saltine crackers)
1/4 cup (60 milliliters) oil (canola or peanut)
French Remoulade -
1 egg yolk
2 Tbsp (10 grams) dijon mustard
Juice of 1 lemon
salt
pepper
3/4 cup (180 milliliters) neutral-tasting oil
3 1/2 Tbsp (35 grams) chopped pickles
1 finely chopped shallot
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
2 anchovies filet
1/2 bunch of finely chopped chives

[@michaelgraham768]

"I ran out of paper towels" I guess that's why this episode isn't sponsored by bounty

[@mmmtsp]

should have use the Geico Declaration page to soak up the oil

[@thefoodlord9744]

.🤣🤣

[@thefoodlord9744]

@@mmmtsp dude!!🤣🤣🤣😭😭

[@savingpyro]

Ahhh, you beat me to it.

[@juno8085]

i-

[@WAHOME.]

Me: crab cake? Tf is that Josh: 14 dollars for 2 Me: makes sense now

[@Oristarz]

At my old job one was 16 dollars

[@adityasrivastava6428]

@@Oristarz that's scam

[@jtube3878]

Crab Meatball

[@Oristarz]

xXLooksLikeIxX Adi I know that’s why I never paid for it and quit they were racist and overpriced so they deserved it

[@datperson2174]

@@Oristarz funny cause I remember there was some in a local Chinese buffet for 7$ per person

[@vilius5054]

Don't mind me, I'm just helping the guy who wants Josh to make a cookbook called: "A Weissman Once Said"

[@Dalexzz-dl1xt]

This is it chief

[@arieltabbach4946]

Is this supposed to sound like “a wise man once said”?

[@ghostlinks]

NSN Gaming pretty sure that is implied and why it is a genius idea 💡

[@sayantikabiswas6996]

The comment deserves a prize🙌

[@316mbaz]

The Weissman's Cookbook

[@Seasteka]

POV: you’re trying to find the weissman once said comment

[@greyscott5908]

🤣🤣🤷‍♂️

[@poetoncrack]

It's right above yours 👀

[@xxsandwichlordxdxx6120]

Found it

[@littletimmy3165]

Woooow i really cant find it either

[@Under-Kaoz]

From Maryland here, it isn't real crab cakes unless it's crabs raised in polluted Chesapeake Bay water and covered in old bay.

[@boblove2120]

We put the Old Bay on it to cancel out the taste of pollution.

[@Under-Kaoz]

@@boblove2120 nahhh that's just extra seasoning.

[@boblove2120]

@@Under-Kaoz or the pollution is the extra seasoning🤔

[@Under-Kaoz]

@@boblove2120 that's what I was referring to 🤣 I've told people that all over the country and world when referring to my home state haha

[@PumaFau]

You a real one.

[@alfredeinstein8612]

The cheapest crab cakes are made from the crab you catch yourself. The price: a case of beer and a pack of chicken necks. You even get a sunburn as a bonus.

[@Thalanna]

And $150 of gas for the car if you don't live remotely near a coastline :P

[@tavorlevy5715]

CATS don’t forget that time is money! You’re practically losing money if you’re trying to catch crabs instead of working and getting those dollars

[@Thalanna]

@slade good That is entirely true, I did some crab foraging in my life, where my grandparents live. They have a few areas with shallow waters that used to have a lot of'em (but not anymore because pollution). That said, it only works for someone who lives in the right areas, sadly ^^

[@tavorlevy5715]

Adam wrong person you responded to

[@tavorlevy5715]

slade good Are you stupid? We are talking about people who don’t catch crabs for a living.

[@mauz791]

Nice cake, bro

[@BCCPC]

ha

[@scrumptious5110]

I have 6 inch cake

[@meli-jt6lz]

yknow what else has mad crab cakes? “me-roll”

[@lunix3259]

Omg 😂

[@shelbacus6043]

This comment wins 😂

[@darthxeno3434]

WHAT IS B ROLL

[@yaboyaleyy]

Darth Xeno ok here’s a dumb down version. So “A roll” is when a person is in the video doing things with it, either holding it or using it. “B roll” is just the object itself, in this case it’s most likely the food on a plate, it makes it look nice in a video. Hope this helps

[@darthxeno3434]

YaBoiAlex thank you

[@codepitts]

I'm supposed to trust a man who doesn't put old bay in their crab cakes??

[@lschoenrank]

Yes. Old Bay is an east coast thing. If he's using Dungeness, he's on the west coast.

[@pandaiscool9552]

I love how he gets these sponsors that aren’t even related to this channel

[@stinkdyr301]

hey dood, insure your crabs, not just your lizard.

[@caylei9967]

He somehow always fits them in tho

[@KRayxKodessA]

I love how he's essentially built a following by talking into a cupboard, and we're all totally cool with it.

[@sarahjane4772]

It’s very Alton Brown-esque who used to talk out of the fridge, cupboard, and oven a lot

[@ghostcraft9343]

Yep

[@SeraphsWitness]

Jacked it from Alton, but whatev

[@NoHobbes]

You do know it's an Alton Brown thing right?? I figure he is paying homage to the legend.

[@STSGuitar16]

@@NoHobbes For sure. And josh is also a champion of making pretty much everything from scratch just like Alton.

[@TheRealJoshB]

This started so strong but, as a Marylander, I am OFFENDED that there is no Old Bay involved in this recipe.

[@ollie6606]

just add it urself

[@sammybabi]

I'm from Delaware and my husband is from Detroit. He never heard of old bay until I told him about it... so sad

[@JakeLovesSteak]

I'm not from Maryland, and I was still wondering why he didn't put Old Bay in it.

[@notcarameldonuts6912]

As a Marylander I think it’s a crab cake but it’s definitely not a Maryland crab 🦀 cake

[@bigjohnnygee123]

Would you just do the same recipe but add the old bay? How much would you add? A tablespoon?

[@GeekwithaGrill]

There's also something to be said for "what is your time worth?" The fresh picked crab is more expensive AND takes more time ... I really want crab cakes now though ...

[@NikkiTalksFood]

True, nothing worse than lamenting over dinner and then not enjoying it.

[@chanceDdog2009]

I use imitation crab cakes that come pre made. 4 for 5 bucks .

[@purplemonkeyinvasion]

Tbh canned crap works just as well since it’s a cake 🤷🏻‍♀️ plus I’m positive they don’t sell fresh crab anywhere near where I live 😂 it’s $4-$5 for 6oz at my grocery stores. Just probably don’t add any additional salt since canned food is usually pretty salty already.

[@hubiedoobie2]

Being a fellow chef and a Marylander, there is a simple explanation as to why crab cakes, especially in Maryland, cost as much as they do. For starters, it is all about the crab meat. Many places will buy the pre-picked crab meat which in itself has a wide range. Often times it is shipped into the country from Mexico or Venezuela where they have a different picking process which ends up watering down the crab meat, taking away from the flavor. What you purchased (lump) is also some of the lowest grade. Lump is often used for at home or at restaurants that are trying to cut costs. Many traditionalist joints will use 25-50% lump in order to help bind the crab cakes with the rest being jumbo or super lump which is sweeter and also much more expensive. You also need to check what kind of crab meat (species wise) that you get. A true Maryland style crab cake will always use blue crab which is also often found in New Orleans style crab dishes as well as in low country style cooking. All of these factors lead to a higher cost. I've been at some places where 2 crab cakes would run $20+ dollars and that is at a food cost of over 45%. It doesn't help that the cost of crab has skyrocketed due to over harvesting and a lack of workforce to pick the crabs but that is a whole different issue. Overall point being, yes you can make a good crab cake for cheaper with some other added filler, but it just isn't the same as a pure crab meat crab cake. (This coming from someone who has worked at what has been voted Baltimore's best crabs and crab cakes for several years running)

[@rafael9646]

Instructions weren't clear enough, I ended up catching crabs.

[@thevisionaryassassin4352]

Thoughts and prayers

[@stinkdyr301]

There's a sauce for that....

[@ItsRyanTurley]

Last episode: sponsored by Bounty 💥 This episode: ran out of paper towels 💥

[@craigfox6870]

Talking about Maryland and crab cakes and not including old bay or J.O. Spice in the recipe is a sin. Overall, good episode still.

[@BruceOtruba]

T R U T H

[@royherb3842]

Even larger sin - insinuating that MARYLAND style crab cakes can be made with Dungeness crab. It HAS to be Chesapeake blue crab to be Maryland style. He made New Orleans style crab cakes. Fried, not baked. No Old Bay. Wrong crabs. Sadness.

[@craigfox6870]

@@royherb3842 I agree baked is the way to go for lump crab meat, but my family shallow fried ours a lot as well.

[@juicebox86]

Legit

[@MWRogers]

and no self respecting Marylander agrees with MAYO in their crabcake..

[@jt2306]

Crab Cakes without Old Bay?!? I've never said this before but Josh done messed up. Sincerely, The People of Maryland

[@jameshobbs]

yeah, hon

[@Qwackin604]

Im canadian and still have a little old bay in the cupboard for these reasons

[@Mlggamer-iq9je]

I was thinking the exact same thing

[@JustAnotherGamer014]

He committed a Sin

[@mwc821]

Yeah, you're gonna mention Maryland and not use Blue Crab and Old Bay? C'mon.

[@maheendhanani4044]

I was so sure he was joking when we said he is sponsored by Geico😂 like really, a cooking channel sponsored by GEICO. Lmaooooooo

[@anniee6616]

all about the money yo

[@ItsJustLisa]

I’ve gotten crab claw meat from Imperfect Foods in the last couple of boxes. Yes, it frozen, but it’s claw meat, it’s in a one pound package and and it was $12. I realize that it won’t be as good as if I’d steamed it and picked it myself, but the price/value (yes, it’s good crab) is well worth it. So is it crab cake time? Hell yes!

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

Don’t use claw meat for crab cakes 🤢

[@vapor-brawlstars6939]

@@iAmMadeOfSoup that comment is a yeah old 💀

[@beans2456]

Growing up in Maryland my favorite memories were my dad on the back porch picking crabs for hours and my mom using the meat to make crab cakes

[@abbynormal7525]

Drain on a paper towel. “ I ran out of paper towels.”Joshua today’s episode should have been sponsored by Bounty the quicker picker upper.

[@JustAnotherGamer014]

Josh, where was the Old Bay? It ain't crabcakes without Old Bay

[@darthnixilis304]

This is exactly what my wife said! Lol

[@timandfergusmydog5831]

I was raised on that. Family from Baltimore used to do Family Reunion/Crab boils lol

[@EuropeanBeerisBad]

Old Bay is so god damn overrated it’s criminal.

[@carsonburroughs8214]

Dude I’m so mad at the caps lol

[@carsonburroughs8214]

@Hungry Gamer i hate the caps right now!

[@HiImKen-re8pu]

I’ve eaten a lot of crab cakes in my life. I’ve always found that the less ingredients the better. This recipe is perfect. I also avoid at all costs, crab cakes that have green bell pepper. That’s disgusting.

[@graciepeapea]

Amen! I was looking for crab cake recipes last night. Saw a whole bunch with like carrots celery peppers. Whatever you have it. I was like… ah thanks but no thanks! So I keep hunting. And tonight I made crab cakes using this recipe. It was DIVINE!

[@justincollins3264]

Josh I made my wife these crab cakes tonight for Valentine’s Day. They were a huge hit and so good! I did need more breadcrumbs to form the cakes but it all worked out and they are amazing!

[@gersontheperson]

so much talk about cakes but none of josh's in sight :(

[@tannerabbott1452]

Gerson Vasquez Underrated comment 😂

[@jonjonajonathan6294]

Who else wants Josh to open his own restaurant?

[@dulphinanson2732]

Yeah! But i think managing a KZbin channel and a restaurant at the same time would probably be too tiring.

[@maxkennedy2818]

Yes

[@roylim1169]

Would you rather watch his cooking vids or a restaurant where you can eat his food but nothing else you can't see him or hear his voice or jokes or

[@maxkennedy2818]

Roy Lim oh god thats a tough question

[@kenfern2259]

He quit his resturant job for KZbin

[@blossumgang1357]

Can't believe he's been getting sponsored by Geico. My boy is getting that bag

[@Travio567]

Fr

[@sarahsmith414]

Dude has me laughing out loud, you are too much!!! Keep up the good work entertaining us all with your antics. 😂

[@JohnRobertson22]

Josh: “You know what else has mad crab cakes?” Me: “A slutty baker?” Josh: “B-Roll... wtf is wrong with you??!”

[@thatgardnerone]

3 minutes and someone has already disliked the video. **sighs** someone isn’t used to living in the cupboard

[@sana6592]

8 minutes and 2 dislikes haters make you stronger :)

[@yacinegasmi4411]

vegens thats why lol

[@NikkiTalksFood]

I see there is no pleasing them

[@harrytomato5874]

Cause these aren’t Maryland crabcakes at all

[@sana6592]

@@harrytomato5874 it's a "but cheaper" version, what can they expect?

[@Bdubs-no7pe]

Me being from Maryland and not liking crab is like Josh eating his steak well done. It defeats the whole purpose of the experience.

[@mattcauffman7133]

I feel so bad for you my friend I know when you tell people you don’t like crab you get attacked

[@LostxinthexMusic]

Try being from Maryland and being allergic to crab.

[@Cccoast]

amen.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Joshua makes crab cakes, I make crap cakes.

[@loremuwu6241]

Oh hey bro, found you again.

[@shandiana]

0:47 Maryland fisherman "are the best at getting to the crab meat." Alaskans: Uhm, a word? Jokes aside, looks tasty.

[@Vet1Michael]

Joshua: Noticed a little bit of the cakes falling apart in the pan. That's sometimes a side-effect of pan frying. Might I suggest an alternative: 450 degree oven; form cakes by pushing the mix into a 1/2 cup measuring cup (hopefully a nice square-sided metal one) and place them in a buttered (yes, buttered, ya dirty scoundrel) rimmed baking sheet. Melt some additional butter to drizzle atop the cakes. Pop them in the over for 12-ish minutes or until golden brown and crispy all around (yes, even the sides a little!) and VOILA! No batches, no waiting, they all come out wonderful

[@paarth_ags]

Joshua : worst-shart-shire-sauce Also Joshua : laughs and cries at his joke Edit : Damn thats so many likes. 100 is the highest I've got

[@darbymckilkannoncaid3279]

points off for the edit

[@zemariacosta4692]

Not even from Maryland but I know crab cakes should have old bay!

[@quinn3210]

He pretty much put all the non expensive spices out of old bay in. It's also a more accessible recipe if you don't put in regional spice mixtures

[@sineismina4496]

Josh: “look at that fresh and pre picked crab cakes’ textures..” Me watching from my phone, not full screen: “no diff..” Josh: “completely different.” Me: “yeah totally”

[@Yori6552]

To be fair, even on desktop without fullscreen it's a bit hard to see the difference. xD

[@azulluna1432]

I wanna try this with hearts of palm instead of 🦀 meat 1 I have a severe shellfish allergy 2 hearts of palm are cheaper 😁 So don't at me

[@LloydMolefe]

There's definitely a HIT on this man, he's literally giving fast food outlets a run for their money by offering the simple alternative. I have to STAN.

[@christopherkane3573]

WTF, where is the old bay?

[@ChrisChurn]

As a fellow Marylander (pronounced Marrliner) I was also sad about the lack of oldbay.

[@ThePorkTree]

"marylanders" use old Bay Marylanders use J.O. #2

[@ChrisChurn]

@@ThePorkTree jo2 when steaming crabs. But oldbay when making crab cakes.

[@cristinaherrera5325]

What is old bay?

[@ecort4828]

cristina herrera look it up it’s a seasoning

[@thomassully6421]

It’s so weird how different voiceover josh and on camera josh can be. I’m convinced they’re different people.

[@JulesJukes]

Guys if you’re so concerned about the Old Bay just add it yourself

[@harrytomato5874]

It’s not even blue crabs and he pan fried them. These suck lmao

[@dejasbeautyxoxo1361]

Josh im normally ROCKING WITH YOU ive tried over a dozen recipes from you and they all turned out delicious ! but as a true Baltimorean i cant get with it ... this not it! I love you tho

[@spider1g5]

Loving the sound effects- *josh pats the cake-random punch sounds*

[@AlanRob666]

Josh, imma need you to get into that whole "Market Price" thing

[@elfenixnight]

Next video

[@jamesbutler2309]

Alan i love your profile picture you look like a god

[@AlanRob666]

@@jamesbutler2309Haha it's my angry metalhead face \m/

[@marieruggiero5942]

Official new intro to "But Cheaper" at the end there....please. 😂

[@ivorycooper8535]

As a person who enjoys and has tried you recipes, I am utterly ashamed that there is no Old Bay. This is a staple in any quality crabcake. Sincerely a Marylander

[@leoniesableblanc]

As an English person I always laugh when Josh struggles with the name of Worcestershire sauce. 😂 He is not the only one, every US chef on KZbin does. I like the way he jokes about it.

[@beezergutler5488]

I’d forgive them for pronouncing it “wustershuh”

[@Dave_Hrabosky]

I made this recipe tonight. I was freaking excellent! Love this channel!

[@CoachOoze354]

You shorted yourself. KZbin a Maryland crab cake

[@huntress827]

Gotta love living in MD and being able to go to the crab truck and get sevral bushels of live crabs for a crab party or family gathering for not too much depending on how the crab populations are doing this season.

[@kaylasheppard7746]

Right now its astronomically priced, sadly :/

[@Lonewolf-qo3hk]

@@kaylasheppard7746 so is everything they need to catch them

[@lillysakura6627]

The only cooking Channel on KZbin that actually makes me want to make things . So fun. Thank you for the video.

[@KAITLYNTAYLOROFFICIAL]

Lilly Sakura I recently went after my dream and started my own cooking channel. I would love to share my easy and delicious recipes with you.👩🏻‍🍳💗 Bless you Lilly

[@wettaco6938]

"You guys know how i feel about *CONTROOOL* " GUYS HE'S A DOM

[@kristiwatt8134]

Lived in Maryland for 25 years--ONLY blue crab should be used for crab cakes! I had a small coronary when I saw Dungeness. No offense Josh, but that was too much panko, and there is a broiled option that I think is better. And Old Bay (or some crab houses' own version--which is usually better) is a must. But I love watching you cook!

[@JohnJohn-wr1jo]

" real lump crab meat, I checked." You missed the most important part. U want fresh Maryland blue crab. Not that imported pastuerized fake blue crabmeat your using. 95% of Maryland restaurants no longer use Maryland fresh picked because of cost and supply. Nobody wants to pick crabs for 8 hours anymore. Always have made our own from fresh caught MD crabs. Anything less is what we call a "crap cake"

[@mackenziethomann3708]

Josh: "oh crab cakes" Me: "oh hell yeah"

[@KAITLYNTAYLOROFFICIAL]

I recently went after my dream and started my own cooking channel. I would love to share my easy and delicious recipes with you.👩🏻‍🍳💗 Bless you, Kenzie

[@TexasRattler101]

KAITLYN TAYLOR I wouldn’t even care if it was good 😘 good luck wish you the best

[@kairenbrandjes5357]

As I can see, most Marylanders have already came here to say he forgot old bay! A crab cake isn’t a crab cake without old bay. Also, a crab cake isn’t a crab cake unless you use blue crab!!!!!!!!

[@harrytomato5874]

rachel you can’t really describe the taste, it’s just a mix of spices that tastes of maryland

[@gayboy3211]

San Francisco's Dungeness crab is the best dude. Sorry, hands down. And the crabs aren't republican...thank God. They're gay even, I think.

[@just83542]

@@invgyuu think mostly spicy paprika, nutmeg, and a hint of celery salt. I find it takes getting used to, but i can enjoy it on French fries now. But I hate shellfish, and for a long time i associated Old Bay with gross fishy fried seafood smell. it's a bit overrated, but it is designed to dominate bland food, I'd think it belongs oa Bloody Mary if I didn't grow up with regional people making it seem seafoody.

[@guscox9651]

this has got to be the coolest, cleanest video he's ever made. so satisfying to watch

[@romariohamid]

Definitely!!! i found that the quality of his bee rolls dropped a few months ago but this video was 👌👌

[@probablyonmc]

father_hezekiah HAVE YOU SEEN THE B ROLL IN THE SUBWAY EPISODE??

[@probablyonmc]

father_hezekiah it is soo good! One of his best !!

[@JohnJohn-wr1jo]

Really, Huh Huh Huh, that ain't no real crabcake, or as you incorrectly state "cakes of crab" True crabcakes are expensive because there should be Maryland Crabmeat.. Anything else is bs. Kinda like the proverbial "wish sandwich"

[@BigCrundle]

Delicious recipe. Got some lump crab on sale at the store for 10 bucks and made these puppies up. Highly recommend the roumalade, its incredibly easy to make and well worth the extra mile.

[@thomasduon]

i just realized that joshua's thumbnails are slowly becoming more like binging like babish thumbail's

[@taylorstevens3061]

Yeah I mistook one earlier lol

[@misukxri]

I appreciate your humor SO MUCH! Thanks for mixing that with being a culinary expert.

[@thedecadentbite670]

Really came here expecting to grow my own crab farm but ok I'll take what I get!

[@manvitaboyini6703]

😂😂😂 broooo

[@jacksagephoenix]

Canned crab? Would have been significantly cheaper still I think Also, making crab cakes without using Old Bay? Sacrilege. Criminal.

[@kiman6]

I was getting state farm ads during this whole video while he was sponsored by geico. Also side note sponsored by GEICO?! I’m proud of you Joshua you’ve made it to the big leagues

[@sophiebastian9180]

I actually use canned shredded salmon sometimes! I know it's not crab-adjacent, but it is the cheapest option and with some roasted red pepper or scallion mix-ins, it gets the job done. :)

[@Broxty]

Not even in the same stratosphere as ANY crab..... might as well say you used spam lol.

[@luckydog-287]

@@Broxty - Thanks for the unparalleled insight, and the exhilarating enthusiasm. You got it all.

[@asdfghjkzxcbnm]

HOW AMI THIS EARLYY IM LITRALY IN A DIFFRENT TIME ZONE

[@apocalypse_cap9180]

Same here dude😂

[@danielahitstheroad]

You saved a lot of time ignoring all that useless orthography...

[@Josh-qb9co]

Meanwhile I am over here in the corner Allergic to seafoods

[@tnk4me4]

Look on the bright side. At least you aren't allergic to peanuts.

[@JayGo1411]

Relatable 😭

[@rebeccashields5994]

Papa, please... NO breadcrumbs of any kind and you MUST use blue crab and Old Bay seasoning if it’s to be a Maryland crab cake. And they must be broiled, not fried. Love you!

[@jessikitty_]

Pro tip: You can go even cheaper by catching your own crabs ;)

[@RSNitsua]

Me, allergic to crab: *sees video Also me: “Interesting...”

[@eduardolima5495]

Despite the great content you make, amazing story telling, beautiful recipes and great sense of humor, another thing that I love in your channel is the B roll part. It seems that you fell in love with all the great shots you made and must share those with the world!!! Hahahahahah The B roll part is an amazing way to finish a video!! Love you content man!

[@carolinasv525]

Especially that end, I’m still rapping along! 😂

[@baguetteengineer]

I’ve never made crab cakes but since Josh made them now I’ll have to make them lol

[@mcmiricale546]

Yup same

[@ericcub78]

Who the hell makes crabcakes with dungeness crab and a freaking remoulade? If you need to serve any kind of sauce with crabcakes, then there is something wrong with the crabcake. We don't do that here in Maryland. And we only use Maryland Blue Crab!!!!

[@NAMRETLAH]

As a Marylander, it pleases me that you at least made them a decent size and they aren't the size of a golf ball. However it makes me sad to see a cake made from anything other than a blue crab. It's practically Maryland law that you have to talk about the Jimmy's and Sally's while you are picking your crabs for the cakes that you will make in the size of at least a baseball, seasoned to perfection by steaming them with some JO spice, mustard powder, and vinegar. It's also is a right of passage to cut your hands while picking the crabs and to feel the burn of the spices while enjoying them as steamed crabs and later; cakes of perfection. And if anyone comes to this comment on this year old video to say anything; yes, Maryland is absolutely a cult and we will fight you about Wawa, crabs, old bay, and just about anything ridiculous you can think of.

[@andtr3s607]

The dance/rap at the final was the best part, that's why everyone should have what Josh said at the beginning :v

[@jharkenz]

I love how Josh talks to himself when he thinks he is messing up. That is so relatable! Also, Bounty Paper Towel should come to the rescue. #BountyPaperTowels

[@waitwhat260]

GUYS old bay is just a blend of spices(don’t come at me). He just made his own instead of buying it.

[@queenpurr4275]

he did not add a single thing that's in old bay, besides salt and pepper.

[@charlescrawford2283]

Makes "Maryland Crab Cakes" Doesn't use crab from Maryland. I love Josh but this one didn't work for me.

[@volrathdesign]

1:59 into the video and you're not even using blue crab to get real authentic jumbo lump - can't watch any further - cmon man, huge fan, but as someone born and raised from MD that is an epic fail Josh. No old bay either, double fail.

[@stephenkrambeck6589]

I got a cheap recipe but instead of crab I use catfish fillets chopped up. I know the whole point was to still use crab, but it’s a similar seafood flavor for way cheaper. Catfish are free they’re everywhere, plus green pepper, red onion, pancake mix, eggs, and spices. Really cheap and really good.

[@ninjaydes]

Makes sense, since imitation crab meat is just fish plus mirin.

[@Lucas-gm8we]

I was waiting for you to say: “Let’s break the crab out of it”

[@Lemoncholy7]

You didn’t make an imitation crab version? It’s not as good, but it’s pretty tasty and it’s only like $3/lb!

[@tcmr5775]

No. Just no.

[@Cuasimodo2372]

Because it tastes like my grandma’s ass

[@Lemoncholy7]

Rich Humphrey Cuasimodo2372 lots of people’s like it. And it’s much cheaper. And the series is “but CHEAPER”

[@adumbberg]

I'm from MD. No Old Bay isn't the greatest sin. The greatest sin is adding the 15 things you don't need. It's looks like you're making a crab casserole of some kind.

[@elicash315]

I get crab for free. All I had to do was fill my $60k boat with 300 bucks of fuel, fill 20 dollar traps with bait and badda bing free NJ blue crabs

[@IcedTeaMain1]

Today I learned Portland was named by a coin flip. Had the coin landed the other way, the city would be Boston, Oregon.

[@beardedshooter9540]

Where's the old bay seasoning. Got to be the Maryland way.

[@jamesg6951]

I was thinking you were a good cook until I saw this. Please please please never make crab cakes again. Thank you, Maryland.

[@exellus3666]

your recipe is pretty tasty, here crab is pretty cheap, you can get 2 lbs of fresh crab meat for 7-8 dollars but we don't get anchovies here so couldn't make ur remoulade exactly

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

It was $40 for a can lump crab 🤡 not even Maryland crab. It was from Vietnam

[@SeraphsWitness]

Blue crabs from the Bay would be WAY cheaper than dungeoness. In the northeast you can buy them by the barrel. Dirt cheap.

[@TheSkipper775]

As a Marylander, im offended from no Old Bay and the fact you're using Dungeness Crabs and not Blue Crab.

[@MinistryOfMagic_DoM]

Thanks for not ruining it with Old Bay. That garbage has no business on good crab. Maybe up in the trash crab waters of Maryland it's necessary, but where real quality crab comes from? Nah we don't need that garbage.

[@dubdlee]

"That's the lowest a crab cake is ever gonna go..." LIES! Not if you catch your own crabs

[@ConnorLipke]

You can buy 2 dozen blue crabs for less than $20 near me. Probably get 10 or crab cakes out of that.

[@MeAHRoguealicious]

To make them even cheaper you could use pre-picked crab leg meat instead of lump. I actually think the legs taste better. It tends to be 2-4$ cheaper

[@taylorbritt499]

Okay so these are obviously not salmon patties, but they look a lot like salmon patties, and salmon patties are like a childhood favorite of mine, so now I really really want crab cakes AND salmon patties.... ughhhh 🤤

[@willeyeam1241]

Big difference between blue crab and dung. I prefer blue but I live in Virginia. All the dung is frozen but I can get fresh live blue crab everyday.

[@AlmaLopez-c1b]

Hi Joshua, thank you for sharing this recipe. I like your sense of humor. I recently moved outside of the States and I miss crab cakes deeply. I look forward to making this recipe tonight.

[@WeShouldCookThat]

As a Maryland native I approve of this message