khany454 0 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 gday fellas, just wondering how long you boil your crabs for? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jagger 24 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 drop them into boiling salt water and once back to the boil count to 7 minutes as a rule of thumb. Never gone wrong.... sure other will have other opinions though.Looking forward to steaming some this season for a first though ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brent61southoz Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 same as jagger but 5 minsbrent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chief 706 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Same as jagger 5 mins for crabs in boiling sea water 7 mins for yabs 1 lb salt to 1 Gallon WaterStraight out of the boiling water and into an ice slurry seals in the juices better tooCrayfish use for Bait.CheersCS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
khany454 0 Posted October 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 thanks guys... ile run with 6mins then just wasnt quite sure... havent done it for about 10 years!yes... been along time between crabs!! lolguess i gotta catch some 1st! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spog777 1 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 If you feel like a change try steaming them. You can do it whole or break them up into pieces before steaming. Whole crabs steam for abot 10 mins and pices about 7 mins. I mix garlic into the water as well as coat different batches with crushed garlic, ginger or chilis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
khany454 0 Posted October 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 mmmmmmm..... chilli crab.... could there be anything better? :cheer: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Savagelip 4 Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Definately steam them you'll neva go back to boiling them, meat stays firm, and for dipping sauce: brown vinegar, brown sugar, chilli flakes, and fine diced garlic ; ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hoopsy 697 Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 @spog never thought of that cheers will try it next time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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