Jarring Crab

[snapper_hunter 28]

Hi All

With a lot of blue swimmers still around I would like to start jarring them, any tips on what vinegar to use ? i have been told you have to boil the vinegar 1st, also been told to use 1/2 sea water and 1/2 vinegar.

Any tips would be great.

[snapper15.4kg 67]

Place the crab meat pieces in a jar. Leave room by not jamming the jar full.

 

Heat 1/2 water and 1/2 white vinegar with a teaspoon of mixed pickling herbs / spices.

 

Do not let boil, but when it has simmered for a few minutes, fill up the jars, placing a few of the herbs / spices into each jar.

 

Screw the lids on tight, as you go.

 

In the supermarket, you can find a small pack of pickling herb/ spices. ( I use these  when I cannot be bothered with mixing my own )

 

I make my own mix, but that depends on taste. Others may not have the same taste as me.

 

When they cool down, place in the fridge.

 

Leave for at least one week and then try.........YUM.

[brenton 637]

i rinse mine in vinigar a few times and they last about a week,,,,no need to last any longer in my house

                                               cheers b

[snapper15.4kg 67]

ps........I forgot to say,....That I cook the crabs first.

[snapper_hunter 28]

Thanks for your reply's

Snapper with the water is it sea or tap water.

Brenton how does for taste does rinsing in vinegar compare to the meat being soaked in vinegar in a jar?.

[snapper15.4kg 67]

You may use tap water and put 1/4 to a 1/2 teaspoon of salt in as well, If you like........Try to make some different batches and see which suits your taste the best.

[jefftheflyfisher 1]

I have cooked my crabs forever in rain water, sweetest tasting meat. Then i jar and simply top up with sweet spiced vinegar. They don't last long in the house.

Try it and see how sweet the meat tastes. never had a complaint from anyone!