Crab Butter?

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Crab Butter?

Post by racfish » Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:14 am

Who here eats that fatty substance found in the heads of crabs? I've had it at Sushi houses but its not my favorite taste sensation.Anyone here have the methods of rendering it from the crabs? I wouldnt mind trying it at home where I can play with the added herbs and spices.
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RE:Crab Butter?

Post by BentRod » Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:50 am

rac, that is the part they tell you not to eat due to toxin build up. If there were no fears of PCBs, then I'd probably give it a try.

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RE:Crab Butter?

Post by scott080379 » Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:51 am

Tried it....will never try it again

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RE:Crab Butter?

Post by Whidbeyfisherman » Fri Jul 09, 2010 12:13 pm

It's just not worth it

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RE:Crab Butter?

Post by Matt » Fri Jul 09, 2010 1:57 pm

As others have said, I would probably avoid doing this. Toxic as hell outa Puget Sound.
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RE:Crab Butter?

Post by hewesfisher » Fri Jul 09, 2010 1:58 pm

A few days ago, I read on the Hewescraft owner's forum of someone in AK who died this year from eating "crab butter". Not so sure I'd want to take the risk, at home or not. :-"
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RE:Crab Butter?

Post by Shad_Eating_Grin » Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:28 pm

DEE LEE CIOUS

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RE:Crab Butter?

Post by saltyseadog » Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:39 pm

after i boil whole crabs depending on how many beers are in me, i might crack the top and take a sip... i mean a sip..like a teaspoon thats it. usually its cause somone thinks i wont do it:chef: :chef:
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