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!
Total Time
1hr
5.0
1 Rating
Author: How to BBQ Right
Servings:
6
Ingredients
•
24
Blue Crabs
, steamed
•
1/2
cup
Butter
•
2
Tbsp
Barbecue Rub
•
1/2
cup
Champagne Vinegar
•
1
Tbsp
Vidalia Onions
, finely chopped
•
1
tsp
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
1.
Mix together Champagne Vinegar (1/2 cup), Vidalia Onions (1 Tbsp), and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp) and store in refrigerator a couple hours before serving.
2.
Prepare Smoker for indirect cooking at 250-275 degrees F (120-140 degrees C) with pecan wood for flavor.
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.
4.
Arrange Steamed Blue Crabs (24) on cooking grate and smoke for 15 Minutes.
5.
Melt Butter (1/2 cup) and add Barbecue Rub (2 Tbsp), stir to combine.
6.
Baste Blue Crab with butter mixture.
7.
Continue to smoke until crabs are thoroughly heated, about 30 minutes total cook time.
8.
Serve with additional BBQ Rub, Drawn Butter, Vinegar Dipping Sauce, and enjoy!
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
676
FAT
22.7 g
PROTEIN
109.3 g
CARBS
1.7 g
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