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.
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!
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 :biggrin:
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.
Smoasted
I like it!