Are these the ole Rusty’s you’re talking about?
Should I eat this one or throw it back?
I think we all know what happened next…
May all your favorite bands stay together…
My favorite kind 
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
I don’t know what’s more disgusting- those dirty crabs, or your filthy hands [:0]
Looks like those, were undersize crabs:question:
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Originally posted by barbawangI don’t know what’s more disgusting- those dirty crabs, or your filthy hands [:0]
The only thing missing was the day old newspaper on the table and the hammer…
May all your favorite bands stay together…
I think there was a joke in there, about eating the evidence!
The only thing better than those crabs are those shells stuffed with an excellent deviled crab recipe! I need to get my ass out crabbing.
oc
Looks good to me! I ate 7 the other night.
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Every time I see an old thread like this brought up and scroll across Cracker Larry’s posts, I am reminded of what a void we’ve had on this site since his passing.
“Endeavor to Persevere.
Give,Give… Never Take.”
EC
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Originally posted by pescazorroEvery time I see an old thread like this brought up and scroll across Cracker Larry’s posts, I am reminded of what a void we’ve had on this site since his passing.
agree 100%…
The Morris Island Lighthouse www.savethelight.org
If making crab cakes, how many crabs do you estimate are needed per 3-4oz patty?
2014 Key West 203DFS
1987 Landau
It may be just me but I always remove the lid, lungs, guts, mouth, and apron before I steam them. It seems to make the meat sweeter and lets seasoning get in and cooks evenly. Any reason not to other than the effort?
26 Seahunt
Angler’s Dream
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Originally posted by JordanOnaYakIt may be just me but I always remove the lid, lungs, guts, mouth, and apron before I steam them. It seems to make the meat sweeter and lets seasoning get in and cooks evenly. Any reason not to other than the effort?
26 Seahunt
Angler’s Dream
Preference and the crowd your serving. Growing up dad always boiled them whole He figured it added more flavor. I do like you and clean thoroughly befor boiling I don’t like all the mess and it seems I have less left over if serving to a crowd. A little ice bath and they can be cleaned in no time.
Miss Cracker Larry .
“Why Bruce?”
bonecrusher, Each crab has approximately 2 ounces of meat in them but it depends on size. A 5 - 6 inch Florida Blue Crab has only about 1.5 ounces of meat whereas a 6.5 to 8 inch CT or Maryland crab can have 3.5 to 4 ounces of meat in them. These are all approximations of course but I would guesstamate it will take two or three crabs per crab cake.
New Smyrna Beach, FL
I’m with Shellfish, 2 is usually good unless they’re “poor” (Penny’s dad’s term, I think) and then 3 should do it.
Fred’s right about preference, I haven’t boiled a whole crab in years because the mess is made at the cleaning station and not on your kitchen table. My wife’s grandmother looked at me like I had a extra eye when I told her that I head my shrimp before boiling them for peel-and-eat, all about knowing your crowd!
RIP Larry…
Never been much on waterlogged (boiled) crabs. I prefer to steam them with a mixture of beer, cider vinegar, water and Old Bay (both in the water and a HEALTHY coating on top.
No matter how much it hurts, how dark it gets, or how far you fall…you are never out of the fight.
As a general rule, 8-10 crabs yields 1 lb. meat.
Karma is 360 degrees
Some got to win, some got to lose…
so,if I were doing to do 4 normal size crabs cakes (what’s that, about 4 oz each?), I’m looking at needing about needing about 10 crabs?
2014 Key West 203DFS
1987 Landau
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Originally posted by bonecrusherso,if I were doing to do 4 normal size crabs cakes (what’s that, about 4 oz each?), I’m looking at needing about needing about 10 crabs?
2014 Key West 203DFS
1987 Landau
Go to the grocery store and get the pulled crab meat to add to your haul of local crabs. I got real excited about crabbing years ago but soon realized I’d fill up faster eating sunflower seeds.