Louisiana Style Boiled Blue Crabs

Louisiana Style Boiled Blue Crabs | Chef Alden B

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Chef Alden B

11 ай бұрын

My favorite way to make blue crabs!

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@SamuelsReview 10 ай бұрын

I like all crabs. Steamed, boiled, fried, and free 😂

@Flychefaldenb 10 ай бұрын

Yes Lawd!

@CoCoFantastique 6 ай бұрын

Free is my favorite ....you cook em I eat em.

@mikeylopez9625 Ай бұрын

@@CoCoFantastiqueI'm weak

@shadeenlewis198 9 күн бұрын

0000@@Flychefaldenb

@rosetati1988 10 ай бұрын

As a Floridian here, we also boil our crabs, but with a can of beer added with the seasoning.

@joy-to7dx 10 ай бұрын

What kind of beer? Have you try 211 reserve beer?

@rosetati1988 10 ай бұрын

@joy-to7dx We use Coronas, Heinekens, Michelob Ultra, or any type of malt liquor beer. We really don't have a preference, as long as it is some type of beer going into the mixture.

@joy-to7dx 10 ай бұрын

@@rosetati1988 Thanx

@rosetati1988 10 ай бұрын

@@joy-to7dx you're welcome 😊

@CoCoFantastique 6 ай бұрын

I love beer crabs too

@pearsonchuck 2 ай бұрын

Im from MD and I steam but your boil sure looks good too. The bottom line is we all use our favorite ways to enjoy hard crabs., Thanks for sharing,

@SP88749 10 ай бұрын

I'm from New Orleans. I love my crabs the way I love all seafood. Boiled and seasoned 😋

@Flychefaldenb 10 ай бұрын

So good

@deborahwilliams2711 9 ай бұрын

Exactly I’m From New Orleans and You Definitely Doing Your Thing Awesome

@SmokyRibsBBQ 10 ай бұрын

Looks great! Now I'm wanting crabs!

@trevorbickham3067 9 ай бұрын

Where is your video?

@ChargersCity 8 ай бұрын

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@ClassicallyMish 10 ай бұрын

The reason we steam is you get the fresh clean sweet crab taste. The boiled crabs have the flavors of the ingredients in the pot. It’s preference not policy.

@lrac_1 10 ай бұрын

And the meat isn’t soggy

@officerkrupke4966 10 ай бұрын

@@lrac_1 I am from Maryland and spent some time in New Orleans. I like them both ways, Meat is not soggy if you cook quality crabs, steamed or boiled. Light crabs will have a lot of juice trapped in shell either way, but its still good.

@ryancols 8 ай бұрын

So why season 😂 You get that clean sweet crab taste boiling

@officerkrupke4966 8 ай бұрын

@@ryancols Back in the day, the bars around Baltimore used to serve them free if you bought a beer. Using heavily salted seasoning, it would get on the customers fingers and than his mouth which would make him more thirsty, so they would sell more beer, and hence a tradition began.

@drewjenn9819 8 ай бұрын

And the delicious yellow mustard gets boiled right out of the crab. No thanks

@wyndolynpappion6898 10 ай бұрын

I am also from Louisiana!!! This is definitely the best way to cook them!!! Delicious 😋!!!!!!

@evetterumph9194 9 ай бұрын

I'm from New York City and I boil the crabs because that juice just taste extremely great ❤❤❤❤

@katrinajoseph9072 10 ай бұрын

I’m from LA living in GA! Luv em boiled. I must say ALL your videos are great. ❤ Beautiful family. I follow you on all social media platforms!

@Flychefaldenb 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@ErnestMorgan-yw2uw Ай бұрын

You are old school and the best. Just like we did it in Slidell and London Ave in the 50's.

@mikerobinson9627 9 ай бұрын

Wow looks unreal.. I gots to get me one them machine's 👊 recipe looks delicious thanks for the video! The blue's are my favorite.

@carlettethomas5252 10 ай бұрын

Very good video. Thanks for sharing 👍. Love me some boiled 😋 blue 💙 crabs 🦀 😋 yum! Thanks Chef! ❤❤❤

@jokimamillar2933 10 ай бұрын

Looks good. Being a Marylander, the seasoning on top (old Bay0 permeates into the crab meat and steaming intensifies the taste. I love crabs in general so I would eat your preparation too and ask for some old bay on the side.

@dorianvidrine7336 10 ай бұрын

Old bay sucks lol get some sea food liquid boil so much better gotta be a Cajun flavored thoe

@lookitwasnotme225 9 ай бұрын

@dorianvidrine7336 it's horrible

@ChristinaBonvillian-sd5dg 9 ай бұрын

@@lookitwasnotme225old bay is horrible

@treatpeopleright5483 8 ай бұрын

Ol bay, fresh garlic w/melt butter & acv. Just yummy makes my tummy 😊

@CoCoFantastique 6 ай бұрын

For people saying ol bay is horrible have to understand that when Maryland people say ol bay its not necessarily the brand that is found in the stores. Most crabhouses or vendors have their own blend of seasoning called "ol bay" similar but different and better than the stuff you by in the can.

@dawnatkins93 10 ай бұрын

I had a homie from Louisiana do a crab boil and that’s the only way I’ll take it. You right about it being therapeutic- you don’t need the tools at all. Much love from NC 🤘🏽

@rosegeaber7533 29 күн бұрын

Looks fantastic!

@theboringchannel2027 8 ай бұрын

Maryland style, the seasoning ontop, gets on your fingers, which transfers to the meat as you pick the crab.

@4thfugee 4 ай бұрын

Dope vid easy to watch and great production

@lonniepolion594 10 күн бұрын

I like the way you do your crabs very easy

@dupeydog68 Күн бұрын

Nice. Looks good brother!! Cant beat some good food like that

@melroyel2235 4 ай бұрын

Hey Bro, Floridian here, and it's boiled all the way. I'm with you on how can the seasoning get into the crab shell by dropping seasoning on top of the crab. Nothing against the Maryland crowd cuz If I was in Maryland I would eat them just as well. My dad would put chicken wings or legs (or both) in the pot because he was allergic to crabs. That chicken in all that seasoning is so good. He also would put sausage eggs, and corn in the pot. For a guy who could not eat crabs, he sure could cook them. I cook mine the same way today. Great video my man as always.

@briannacoleman 10 ай бұрын

(Marylander here) Been afraid to try boiling crabs but now i trust it.

@TheMainFrame3 Ай бұрын

I'm from up North, been eating stemed crabs all my life. I gotta try this though!

@shawnkincheloesr5192 9 ай бұрын

I am from Baltimore Maryland & I prefer to steam them, but that way looks pretty tasty too & I will eat them any kind of way lol 😋 Let’s Go Ravens ! & How Bout Them O’s ! 💜🖤💜🖤💜🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡 ✌🏾👊🏾

@themalissa 9 ай бұрын

Good lawd those crabs looked so good!! Oh and that garlic was cooked to perfection!! 🤤

@byungna2566 9 ай бұрын

Wow! Very much enjoyed your video. Thank you, sir.

@Flychefaldenb 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@tanikyafeemster6998 9 ай бұрын

Gotta try this way love it

@msbarnes1281 10 ай бұрын

Oooooo weeeeee. I haven’t had blue crabs in a minute. Can’t wait till next season❤

@James-ns9pn 10 ай бұрын

Do you use the pro boil for your crawfish as well or just crab? I wasn’t a fan when I used it in my crawfish boil.

@robinbrown4513 9 ай бұрын

I'm from Charleston SC.......we BOIL 'EM !!! How I miss those days of crabbing with my mom...

@froggybug 3 ай бұрын

Right!!

@kingleeoglesby3000 9 ай бұрын

Actually in Maryland when we steam crabs the seasoning seeps into the meat via steam. We steam in light beer and JO seasoning and is all you actually need for flavor. We don't have time to add all that unnecessary seasoning. And I've had the boiled style before...it changes the texture of the meat to what we call meally(soggy). But to each its own

@janetalberts7414 10 ай бұрын

I L❤VE your instructor voice.

@santaclause12341 8 ай бұрын

Very informative vid bro👍🏾

@lookitwasnotme225 9 ай бұрын

LAWRY'S SEASONED SALT #1. Thanks for teaching us Anatomy and Physics. You did dat young Man.❤

@98shon98 5 ай бұрын

Love the way you showed us how to do a proper boil as well as how to break a crab down. I made sure to save that video for future references. I'm embarrassed to say that I was born and raised in Louisiana, but never ate crabs or when to a crab orawfish boil until I was almost a young adult. I moved to Europe for 4 years soon afterward, so I definitely didn't get any Cajun food in Germany. I moved to AZ, then to OK, which is where I've remained for the last 30 years. Let me be the first to tell you that these eople don't know the firstvthing about Creole or Cajun cooking, so I had to start from scratch. It's taken a few years as well as a few tweaks to perfect my dishes which are loved by most. I'm sure there's someone out there or a lotvofvsomeones in Louisiana that would bring me back down to size, but I honestly haven't met anyone who doesn't like my Cajun food. Honestly, I think it's because Cajun and Creole cooking is so flavorful. We love seasonings and to be able to taste it all. I'd love to go back to Louisiana and experienced all of the flavors I missed as a kid growing up there. Keep up the good work. I'm looking forward to watching more of the videos you make.

@cbee9590 8 ай бұрын

Hi I am not a subscriber, but I ran into you by just searching, I love the way you cook your crabs, no butter for me, but the very next time I cook crabs I will certainly buy some oranges for more flavor, I wished I live near by lol, I am from Los Angeles, good luck to you and continue to cook those good crabs!

@joef3558 9 ай бұрын

I've been buying , steaming & eating Jumbo or #1 blue crabs in SW Florida for about 10 years. Still haven't mastered removing the body meat as quickly as you. Nice going. I'll have to keep replaying your video..

@mzmocha411 8 ай бұрын

I miss the crab and seafood boils. That looks delicious 🔥🔥🔥

@byronp8158 9 ай бұрын

We steam crabs in Baltimore MD. and they still be just as juicy as boiling them. Iv been to Houston where they boil them and the only thing you can get out of it are the different flavors or spices they serve them up.

@beniron5807 4 ай бұрын

Awesome, just awesome

@jaiblessed6337 10 ай бұрын

Boiled never steamed!! Definitely trying this recipe

@Flychefaldenb 10 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy

@jonspears4329 25 күн бұрын

Great video brother

@tee8870 9 ай бұрын

Im from philly and everybody i know boil their crabs my crabs come out delish never mushy😊 those crabs look so good i got to get me some but the most beautiful thing about this video is your beautiful daughter bringing her daddy something to drink thank you for sharing your recipe boiled in beer is the way i like it 😊

@becomethestar 6 ай бұрын

Who in Philly boils their crabs? I'm in PA near the MD line. We steam them MD style. I can't even fathom that somewhere in PA boils over steam. I'm being dead honest. Where is this place? I must see. I can't fathom that anyone from this area actually chooses boiled over steamed or that the place that offers it would even stay in business. What's it called. I'm seriously curious. For one, I gotta try. I've been to NOLA and had them boiled. They're ok. But I wanna try this famous Philly boil you speak of. Or do you just boil them at home? Where does Philly catch their blue crab? Can't be from Philly waters. Do they get shipped from MD? I'm so confused by this whole statement. Blue crab are in MD and Virginia waters. Maybe Delaware and even NC, but Philly or even Jersey blue crab? My mind is blown. I gotta see this 😂😂😂😂

@saundraallen1913 9 ай бұрын

I’m a Maryland girl not knocking your way of fixing crabs but I love my steam crabs to the fullest. I pour wine, old bay, mince garlic, beer and vinegar on my crabs when cooking them, DELICIOUS, I tried ur way before but love my way better. Much Love Always to U!

@Carameldoll85 Ай бұрын

Nobody asked you for this 😒

@_moegreen5770 Ай бұрын

Unnecessary

@eman5445 7 ай бұрын

Great video

@JesusChrist-yh4pi 10 ай бұрын

got dayum this looks amazing. way to go here bud

@radforduniversity6424 7 ай бұрын

my man! gotta be honest, I'm SO jealous of that pile of crabs you got there, man. Awesome vid, sir!

@kiesasmith2544 9 ай бұрын

I. From Maryland and I like em both ways

@onamission4562 7 ай бұрын

You can also put broccoli in a food safe mesh bag and drop in the water when crabs are almost done it is so delicious with that seasoning but take it out when your desired tendency is met. I boils and also add some white vinegar to my water

@albertor1061 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the very detailed video! Blue crab is an invasive species here in Italy, it was not really common before so me nor my relatives have any idea on how to cook it. Will try it out!

@SS-gf6rl 9 ай бұрын

Where do you get your crabs from, I live in North Louisiana?

@denisetonya5666 6 ай бұрын

Been boiling my crabs all my life 😊 I'm 54. Been doing this since a teenager ❤

@BlaqueTyrone 10 ай бұрын

In Maryland they put Old Bay in our Baby Bottles. I can respect the Louisiana way, though. I'll try it out sometime.

@carlabattle1407 Ай бұрын

Love them all..steamed and boiled

@PhongNguyen-zx9tk 9 ай бұрын

Looking good!

@tambam8821 4 ай бұрын

I like both steam or boiled crabs as long as the crabs are done and good.

@stacymilligan5761 7 ай бұрын

Straight to da ( pernt) Louisiana style.

@officerkrupke4966 10 ай бұрын

Just use some of the boil liquid from the last cook to fill a plastic tub and freeze it, than next boil, use it to cool down your liquid with it. Another tip is to use the the top crab shell like a ramekin to grill your oysters in. Gets all those flavors from the inside shell cookin with those oysters. Oh yeah.

@waynespyker5731 9 ай бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aNljhpplmtOVcXU.html Save the encrusted seasoning top shell, retain the mustard if desired, pick all leg segments. Occasionally dip a morsel into apple cider vinegar then touch the encrusted seasoning for a blend of flavors. Had a crabhouse make Maryland crab soup on Monday from the weekend AYCE inventory. A cup had crabby treats when finding shell covered segments between the veggies. Soggy but tasty! Maryland steamed are my favorite. Enjoy

@benstevenz 10 ай бұрын

I’m from Houston but I have been to where you’ve gotten those crabs. That little lot is livee.

@SS-gf6rl 10 ай бұрын

Where did you get these crabs from I live in rural Louisiana and can't find them fresh? Please help!

@washieka 10 ай бұрын

I like them either way

@Foxhound_J 5 ай бұрын

How puch water per dozen if youre making a smaller batch?

@michaelpicard1549 9 ай бұрын

Looks absolutely delicious!

@butt3rfl11 10 ай бұрын

Yeasssss lawd! You already knowwww🦀❤

@trevorbickham3067 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. I normally boil shrimp and crawfish.

@shinebrightly9730 9 ай бұрын

Both works for me

@djmatic_ 18 сағат бұрын

I agree with everything in this video. 💯

@lejawon5455 10 ай бұрын

And just like my name you all done is such a fire saying 🔥🔥

@deewilliams2411 8 ай бұрын

Boiled. Cooking some now!!!

@josephboisvert8213 9 ай бұрын

Damn man….. that looks delicious…. Sweet

@ronaldbeach8724 7 ай бұрын

Do you have a recipe you used per dozen crabs your looked very good my wife doesn’t really like (hot) pepper food so I was wondering I have never boiled crabs and don’t know how much seasoning to put in the water I don’t want to get it to hot spicy so my wife can enjoy them as much as I know I will

@bargdaffy1535 9 ай бұрын

I like how he says just take your time and eat them like its a process instead of a chore...lol

@bigdsperformance 8 ай бұрын

Boiled crabs for sure!!

@RickSeling 3 күн бұрын

I live in Florida and steam mine with Old Bay anyway you cook them they're good

@ac4498 9 ай бұрын

I love blue crabs! I steam mine in beer (no water), old bay, crushed peppers and apple cider vinegar........delicious. I would definitely try it your way, but must clean the skin of the vegetables and fruit first

@DDSACCESSORIES 7 ай бұрын

DAG, ALL BEER. YIKES BUT IMA TRY IT LOL

@ac4498 7 ай бұрын

@DDSACCESSORIES lol. The cheapest beer you can find. Remember that you don't boil it in beer, just enough to steam and not submerge. Enjoy!

@CoCoFantastique 6 ай бұрын

There is no better sanitizer than boiling water. Im curious as to what would be the advantage to cleaning the fruit and veggies that has no visible dirt on it?

@ac4498 6 ай бұрын

@CoCoFantastique Visible dirt or not, the fruits and veggies were packaged in a factory, shipped by trailer, stored in the market's warehouse/ supermarket until purchased by consumer........yes they should be washed! Boiling the water doesn't matter in this case, because all the dirt is being consumed in the crab boil. It's not like he cleaned them off with boiling water

@CoCoFantastique 6 ай бұрын

@@ac4498 Boiling water kills or inactivates viruses, bacteria, protozoa and other pathogens by using heat to damage structural So once that fruit sits in that crab boil water any harmful bacteria or virus is killed. I would think if you were going to put that fruit into a salad or eat as is , it would be helpful to wash but even washing doesnt kill virus and some bacterias like boiling would.

@tonybailey9336 7 ай бұрын

can you add your ingredients that you ysed in your boil.Also what is the name of the cooker?

@kennethrichey4669 13 күн бұрын

So what if some of mine was floating as soon as I put them in are they bad

@jgreat8582 11 күн бұрын

You dont purge them before you cook them?

@2W6468 14 күн бұрын

Where did you obtain the boiler!?….

@walterschaaf605 9 ай бұрын

That’s exactly how we cook crabs in Georgia except the pot(we old school)! Life is good🙃

@MsCandyCane08 10 ай бұрын

I wish we had blue crabs in Dallas I haven’t been able to find a spot that sells them here

@smokyjoe3617 6 ай бұрын

If you can't find a dedicated seafood market that has them live try an Asian market. Here in San Antonio we have both and I can get them live from both during the season.

@MsCandyCane08 6 ай бұрын

@@smokyjoe3617 thanks!

@jdcormier 10 ай бұрын

Crabs look good, cajun approved.

@BryTunesMusic 5 ай бұрын

Just found you tonight - gonna eat good man!!

@lisajohnson8442 5 ай бұрын

My absolute favorite and I’m a boil kinda girl

@teresarobinson9573 Ай бұрын

Had the best crabs and crawfish when I lived in Slidell

@Pageoneevents 2 ай бұрын

So how many crabs per person?

@user-zu7wg8vf7g Ай бұрын

For me boil all day!!! Now that's boiled crab done right! 💯😊

@terrieescobar5545 2 ай бұрын

Boiled over steamed any and every day.🦀❤️🦀

@spoodad3850 5 ай бұрын

I like crab period. My favorite is Dungeness crab.

@G.Rousseau 9 ай бұрын

Louisiana here...BOILED!!

@rosemarygrant647 4 ай бұрын

Loves boil crabs

@dorianvidrine7336 10 ай бұрын

My mans use sea food liquid Boil so good

@lrac_1 10 ай бұрын

Need those blueys steamed but I’m from Maryland originally

@khadeejarahman8372 8 ай бұрын

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