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Smoked Blue Crab
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6 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 1HR

Smoked Blue Crab

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Eating crabs is a social thing, so there is no better time to get some than when you are having a backyard BBQ – these Smoked Blue Crab give a whole, new meaning to surf and turf!
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Hi, I'm Malcom. I'm dedicated to all things barbecue, slow-smoked and grilled. I'm always working to improve my barbecue skills and smoking recipes and I love sharing it with you.
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Eating crabs is a social thing, so there is no better time to get some than when you are having a backyard BBQ – these Smoked Blue Crab give a whole, new meaning to surf and turf!
1HR
Total Time
$22.05
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
us / metric
Blue Crab
24
Blue Crabs, steamed
Butter
1/2 cup
Butter
Barbecue Rub
2 Tbsp
Barbecue Rub
Used Killer Hogs BBQ Rub
Champagne Vinegar
1/2 cup
Champagne Vinegar
Vidalia Onion
1 Tbsp
Vidalia Onion, finely chopped
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
676
Fat
22.7 g
Protein
109.3 g
Carbs
1.7 g
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step 1
Mix together Champagne Vinegar (1/2 cup), Vidalia Onion (1 Tbsp), and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp) and store in refrigerator a couple hours before serving.
step 2
Prepare Smoker for indirect cooking at 250-275 degrees F (120-140 degrees C) with pecan wood for flavor.
step 3
Place Full Size Aluminum Pan filled half way with water on lower cooking grate. Water Pan should be between cooking grate and heat source for steam.
step 3 Place Full Size Aluminum Pan filled half way with water on lower cooking grate. Water Pan should be between cooking grate and heat source for steam.
step 4
Arrange Steamed Blue Crabs (24) on cooking grate and smoke for 15 Minutes.
step 4 Arrange Steamed Blue Crabs (24) on cooking grate and smoke for 15 Minutes.
step 5
Melt Butter (1/2 cup) and add Barbecue Rub (2 Tbsp), stir to combine.
step 6
Baste Blue Crab with butter mixture.
step 6 Baste Blue Crab with butter mixture.
step 7
Continue to smoke until crabs are thoroughly heated, about 30 minutes total cook time.
step 7 Continue to smoke until crabs are thoroughly heated, about 30 minutes total cook time.
step 8
Serve with additional BBQ Rub, Drawn Butter, Vinegar Dipping Sauce, and enjoy!
step 8 Serve with additional BBQ Rub, Drawn Butter, Vinegar Dipping Sauce, and enjoy!
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American
4th of July
Gluten-Free
BBQ
Lunch
Fish & Seafood
Low-Carb
Dinner
Labor Day
Memorial Day
Shellfish
Summer
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