Sunday Navesink Crabbing Report

[Gerry Zagorski]

Crabbed the Navesink with chicken and drop lines Saturday. Not an all out slaughter but enough to keep you interested. Got 2 dozen nice Jimmies which was just enough for a nice taste.

Daughter Jaclyn steamed them up with Beer, Old Bay and Guldens and Frenchs Mustard and they were out of this world...

For those of you who want a good recipe....

Pour one beer in the bottom of a large pot

Throw crabs in pot

Sprinkle liberally with Old Bay

Douse (if that's not a cooking term forgive me :) with 1/4 bottle of Gouldens and 1/4 bottle of Frenchs mustard.

Put a lid on pot and let them steam until crabs are red. Probably 15 to 20 mins.

You will be licking your chops like I was.

[shrimpman steve]

Frenches yellow mustard.

What are you, a communist:p

Ps. I know it's made in America, but still yellow mustard

[Rocky]

I never heard of the mustard trick before.

[Gerry Zagorski]

I never heard of the mustard trick before.

I know it sounds kinda goofy but it works.. If you like spicy crabs you will be licking their legs and shells. Take my word for it and give it a try Rocky. I'm betting you will not be disappointed.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Frenches yellow mustard.

What are you, a communist:p

Ps. I know it's made in America, but still yellow mustard

The yellow makes it a bit more mellow Shrimpy

[reefsquater]

That makes sense, the mustard. Should hold the old bay on, just gonna have a hard time putting beer in the pot. And not the cook.

Will try this weekend! Thanks

[reefsquater]

I imagine the crabs should get the mustard before the old bay

[FASTEDDIE29]

I've done this mustard thing quite a few times. IT's PHENOM! TRY IT! DO IT!!!!!!!!

[Gerry Zagorski]

I imagine the crabs should get the mustard before the old bay

Yes...mustard b4 old bay..One beer for crabs and several for the cooks :) I find the Rolling Rock Ponies work best.

[Capt. Debbie]

I've been doing that for years. That's a BIG taste in them- mustard



I never heard of the mustard trick before.

[tropics]

Gerry I guess you were in a boat, I use Mustard powder in my crab boil mix.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Gerry I guess you were in a boat, I use Mustard powder in my crab boil mix.

Yep Rich in our boat surrounded by all those Oceanic rental boats. Amazing how many people can squeeze on one boat :rolleyes: