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Rachael5000 May 15, 2012 09:44 PM

I need a crab boil, help!

I need a good ole' fashioned crab/shellfish smashing meal. You know the kind where you hold a rock, where a big and pound the delicious flesh out of some delicious crustaceans, but where can I find that?!?! HELP!

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    jmikey May 21, 2012 06:09 PM

    Try pickling spice. it's what the industry uses to impress the swells. Or there is something called Seafood Boil. How about Bay leaf, Black pepper, Whole red pepper,Mustard seed, Whole allspice,Cinnamon stick,Wait a moment aren't those the ingredients of pickling spice. Be daring, use Paprika or smoked paprika or hot smoked paprika. Gosh, there's something called Garlic. Your just boiling crap aren't you? Just add aromatics. It"s not rocket science. Just smile knowingly when the schmucks ask you what you did. Odds are they will brag to all their friends about how they were a genius to attend you boil. Have Fun.

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    1. re: jmikey
      Rachael5000 May 21, 2012 07:44 PM

      Thanks, I guess making my own crab boil would be easier then finding one to attend.

    2. JillO May 16, 2012 08:33 AM

      Maryland? ;o)

      Closest thing here is the crawfish boil at My Brother's Crawfish: http://mybrotherscrawfish.com/

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