Smoked Crab Legs?

keale · 01-17-2008, 03:35 PM

I'm at work, bored... Norco, got me thinking...

Can you smoke these? They are I guess the ones from Alaska, already COOKED. Would they pick up the smoke flavor? Normally you would just steam them, or stir fry... Just wondering...

01-17-2008, 04:23 PM

yes and yes!

you really should split the shell to let the smoke in the legs, but the knuckle gets the smoke from the end

cardiac_cadet002 · 01-17-2008, 04:28 PM

oops, I just drooled on my keyboard. Rick you should run a disclaimer when posting pics like that!!!

NCGrimbo · 01-17-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick's Tropical Delight

yes and yes!

you really should split the shell to let the smoke in the legs, but the knuckle gets the smoke from the end

I was thinking that the smoke wouldn't penetrate the shell, but cracking them would work. Good idea Rick.

01-17-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NCGrimbo

I was thinking that the smoke wouldn't penetrate the shell, but cracking them would work. Good idea Rick.

i haven't tried them yet, but i saw some pre-split king crab legs at sam's.

since the crab legs are already cooked, you just want to heat them thru.

dang, i think i might try some of those sam's legs this weekend!

keale · 01-17-2008, 05:06 PM

and here I thought this would be an orignal idea! Should have know better! LOL! The ones I'm looking at aren't near as nice as those above, they have "broken" pieces on sale for 5.79/lb.
Is there a temp you take them to, besides the 140* safe mark?

edit: I thought those were your crab legs! LOL!

Wyatt · 01-17-2008, 05:15 PM

Man! Tell us the recipe because my dad's trying to get some good seafood recipe's!

01-17-2008, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keale

and here I thought this would be an orignal idea! Should have know better! LOL! The ones I'm looking at aren't near as nice as those above, they have "broken" pieces on sale for 5.79/lb.
Is there a temp you take them to, besides the 140* safe mark?

edit: I thought those were your crab legs! LOL!

those were all my crab legs. i haven't tried the pre-split legs yet.

broken pieces taste just the same and you won't have to split the shell to get some smoke in there. just heat them thru and i've never stuck them with the thermo. i guess you could just thaw them and eat them cold if you wanted.

01-17-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Wyatt

Man! Tell us the recipe because my dad's trying to get some good seafood recipe's!

whelp... it's pretty simple really, you just stick them in the cooker and heat them up say for about 10-15 minutes and then crack the shell and pull put the meat and dip in some melted butter with garlic in it.

rib eye garnish is optional

Brian in So Cal · 01-17-2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick's Tropical Delight

whelp... it's pretty simple really, you just stick them in the cooker and heat them up say for about 10-15 minutes and then crack the shell and pull put the meat and dip in some melted butter with garlic in it.

rib eye garnish is optional

I wish I lived by you. I would trade work for food. It all looks good.

DaChief · 01-18-2008, 07:57 AM

Man....now I' m REALLY Hungry!! Great pics!

Arlin_MacRae · 01-18-2008, 08:35 AM

I've done Dungeness on the 'Dera before and they were great! Just pre-crack the shell in strategic spots and lightly smoke for 45 minutes or so.

cmcadams · 01-18-2008, 10:19 AM

Smoked vs. grilled here... I love them grilled, but they absorb too much smoke to cook them at low temps, for my taste.

Bigmista · 01-18-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cmcadams

Smoked vs. grilled here... I love them grilled, but they absorb too much smoke to cook them at low temps, for my taste.

Grilled - yes
steamed - yes
Smoked - no

The long cooking time would cause the meat to toughen up and the smoke would alter the flavor in a not so good way. (Ask Poohbah about Smoked Shrimp).

My favorite way for pre-cooked legs, especially if they are frozen is 7-8 minutes in the microwave on high. They already have water in them and they will steam in their shell. Have some melted lemon-garlic butter waiting and you will be in heaven.

This is definitely a keep it simple dish.

Arlin_MacRae · 01-18-2008, 04:21 PM

Here's one my dad showed me. Fill a sink with the hottest tap water your pipes put out. Drop legs in sink. Wait. Eat.

No joke, they're hot, cooked, and delicious!

01-17-2008, 03:35 PM	#1
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01-17-2008, 04:28 PM	#3
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01-17-2008, 05:06 PM	#6
keale Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-17-07 Location: Kauai, HI	and here I thought this would be an orignal idea! Should have know better! LOL! The ones I'm looking at aren't near as nice as those above, they have "broken" pieces on sale for 5.79/lb. Is there a temp you take them to, besides the 140* safe mark? edit: I thought those were your crab legs! LOL! __________________ To Eternity and Beyond! HE>i BBQ Brethren 22.5" WSM (1,000,000 post mod.) Weber Performer (169.00/brand new mod.) Weber Handles from www.amlwoodart.com UDS 22.5" Weber kettle, (refuse collector mod.) 18" Weber kettle (almost new craigslist $20 mod) "crest of a breaking wave" thats my name...

01-17-2008, 05:15 PM	#7
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01-18-2008, 07:57 AM	#11
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01-17-2008, 04:23 PM	#2
Rick's Tropical Delight Guest	yes and yes! you really should split the shell to let the smoke in the legs, but the knuckle gets the smoke from the end

01-18-2008, 08:35 AM	#12
Arlin_MacRae somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK	I've done Dungeness on the 'Dera before and they were great! Just pre-crack the shell in strategic spots and lightly smoke for 45 minutes or so. __________________ Arlin MacRae Primo Oval Junior, Traeger Model 075 Pellet Pooper, Big Chief, Kingfisher Kooker 14" gas/wood combo, PBC Brethren Edition, Pit Boss NASCAR Tailgater Home Brewer, Murderer of Squirrels, Armadillo Inspector Flaming Pig Head Mod Certified KCBS Master BBQ Judge

01-18-2008, 10:19 AM	#13
cmcadams Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-15-06 Location: Waynesville, Ohio	Smoked vs. grilled here... I love them grilled, but they absorb too much smoke to cook them at low temps, for my taste. __________________ Curt McAdams Livefire Blog Livefire Whisky CBJ, some comps, a few awards, Certified Artisan Steak Taster. XL Big Green Egg, Bubba Keg Convection Grill, Weber Kettle, Charbroil Infrared and mad livefire cooking skillz! :)

01-18-2008, 04:21 PM	#15
Arlin_MacRae somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK	Here's one my dad showed me. Fill a sink with the hottest tap water your pipes put out. Drop legs in sink. Wait. Eat. No joke, they're hot, cooked, and delicious! __________________ Arlin MacRae Primo Oval Junior, Traeger Model 075 Pellet Pooper, Big Chief, Kingfisher Kooker 14" gas/wood combo, PBC Brethren Edition, Pit Boss NASCAR Tailgater Home Brewer, Murderer of Squirrels, Armadillo Inspector Flaming Pig Head Mod Certified KCBS Master BBQ Judge

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