Born and raised in SOMD and I'm telling you we DO use old bay in MD.

I've lived in Baltimore my whole life. Crabs are the best. We use Old Bay . J.O. is good but old bay is our favorite.

@dianaabel4125

2 жыл бұрын

What’s the difference between JO & Old Bay? I’ve only had Old Bay and love it.

@lynnmarie6058

2 жыл бұрын

@@dianaabel4125 J.O has rock salt. I love both the same

It’s neat hearing everybody’s methods. The Baltimore Sun had an interesting article from 2019, where they contacted 30 crab houses to ask what they use for seasoning. 18 used J.O. #2, 6 used Harbor Spice, 5 used a custom blend, and 1 used Old Bay in their own blend. Our family has always used beer to steam.

@KenpInmd

2 жыл бұрын

And the 'custom blend' is JO's :-) A tons of places just go to JO's say put in a little extra something and it becomes a custom blend.

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I know of a couple that have custom JO blends. I like a little extra black pepper in it.

Thanks Captain Cj, great job.

J.O. #2 all the way. Job well done captain. Those crabs look delicious! 🦀

We cooked Rock Hall & Kent Narrows-caught crabs on a Coleman stove, in the biggest porcelain pot we could find - it would hold 2 dozen or more mediums. A stainless steel rack in the bottom held the crabs up outta the juice. I sprayed the crabs down in the basket with a gentle spray from a hose - washing em off. Kept wet burlap over them, and in the dark, to keep em cool and quiet. Dad would be upstairs in the kitchen mixing the boil in a 4-qt saucepan - vinegar, water, cayenne, paprika, celery seed, cardamom, other spices - just a touch of Old Bay - not too much - it was too salty. I'd load the pot, the focus being to keep the crabs quiet and calm, and get the best pack. When the pot was full - I'd put the lid on, and set it on the stove - waiting for the boil. Pop would bring it to the garage - we'd fire up the stove - get it roaring - place the pot on the flame, open the lid, and pour that steaming hot boil all over them, and put the lip back before they had a chance to jump out. A brick on the lid would do the trick. Stove on high - and about 35 mins to steam. None of that heavy powder all over their shells - they got a good enough coating of seasoning. We'd caught em that day, or the night before, on trot lines baited with salted eel - and it was rare when we couldn't raise at least a bushel. We bought em sometimes - usually when we were striper fishing, and not crabbing. They were $25/bushel back then (mid-'60s). Call the relatives and eat crabs and drink ice cold beer till past midnight - some of the best memories of my youth.

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome memories. That's what it's all about. Thanks for sharing.

J.O. on crabs. Old Bay for silver queen corn and eastern shore tomatoes.

Excellent Captain! 🤤 The Truth and nothing but the TRUTH! ☝️😉 God bless buddy!

Absolutely correct about the black pepper. I like using salt and heavy black pepper. It really brings out the sweetness of the meat.

Videos just keep getting better and better, keep it up 🤝💯

Great vid. Keep them coming. JO all day boys

Love it that's how you cook crabs I am from Maryland lived in north Beach. May have to come back and buy some crabs from you

Dang man! Back home in Louisiana blue crabs will cost you about 20-25 dollars a dozen! Great video!!

@brankohodzic

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, similar prices in Florida. Maryland is crab crazy. haha. Thanks for checking in. 👍

@dark8prince201

2 жыл бұрын

VA $30.00 a dozen

GREAT JOB!!!

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Awesome Video my friend! I LOVE MD Steamed crabs. Grew up there and I get them every time I go back to visit! This video was done very nicely. I loved it. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and for sharing! I will tell you one thing.....I really want some crabs now!!! Lol.

@FVMissPaula

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Appreciate it.

I'm from Maryland mom first made seasoning then started using old bay then wye river. We would get crabs from A1 crab house back in the 70's and early 80's. They used a seasoning that was a black pepper seasoning that was good.

@brankohodzic

2 жыл бұрын

Seems like Wye River Black was a good one.

I give this video a big thumbs up

@brankohodzic

2 жыл бұрын

We thank you sir.

great video

Wow what a great video I'm from Maryland but now live in South Carolina are blue crabs here or pretty large in size and plentiful and they are not that expensive here for a bushel of crabs

I’m from me born raised there than moved when I was 20 my family always used old bay

Grew up in Baltimore, transplanted to Florida. Whenever I fly in to visit relatives I carry an extra empty suitcase so I have something to put the 25# bag of JO seasoning in to bring back south.(and some packs of them Polack Johnies hot dogs)

@brankohodzic

2 жыл бұрын

Haha right on. I’ve seen J.O. sold in Florida. Granted, not in huge bags, but cool to see it.

Beer and Vinegar works for a nice flavor also

@GKHauntedYardAttraction

2 жыл бұрын

That’s the way to do it here.

Its all a matter of taste and how you grew up.All the seasoning are good but you can overdo it also. The Captain used too much for me because I Iike to taste the Crab but thats again a matter of preference. We should just be glad that we have Crabs and Seasoning to put on them. And Thank The LORD for everything that we have every day! GOD BLESS MARYLAND! Love Yall- CRABBY DADDY

Cold crabs are the best. That seasoning has time to really get into the meat! Love the videos keep em coming

@robertbeacham4314

2 жыл бұрын

The best crabs are right out of the pot! Hence- Hot Steamed Crabs!

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

I like them hot or cold not room temperature. Seasoning does soak in some on the cold ones too.

@nofrenz2065

2 жыл бұрын

Like em both ..Cold are easier to pick

J.O On The Crabs, Old bay on everything else..

I enjoy watching your videos. I've learned a lot. I just wanted to comment on the vinegar. Many people question whether and why it is necessary. So I've done some research, and I've found that while the hard shells are firm, they are also very porous. When you add vinegar and beer to the steaming water, the flavors do enter the crabs through the steam and bring out the sweetness of the meat.

@FVMissPaula

Жыл бұрын

I have heard that and it makes sense. I've just never really seen where it did much. I like the vinegar because it helps keeps the water from boiling up.

As a barnegat bay (NJ shore) local born and raised, I prefer to clean the crabs before steaming, knife through abdomen, remove top shell and all guts / lungs (garbage disposal in sink is a necessity). Nice clean meat. I've come across some nasty crabs and don't want to steam all that junk into the meat. Steam in a pot with 1 bottle of beer 1 bottle of water, a few bay leaves and old bay. Season the crabs with a few splashes of beer and then old bay. You can also season the crabs with some fine chopped garlic + oil + parsley and skip out on the beer. A trick I use to prevent meat from sticking to claws is to shake the steam pot every few minutes with the lid covered. Steam for ~15-20 minutes and enjoy. I usually toss the shells back into the bay to avoid the mess and nasty cans. Im interested in trying that JO #2 I might go ahead and order some. Cheers from Jersey.

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the in depth information. I tried them that way before but mine came out mushy. I know alot of people like them that way.

Born and raised inLEast Baltimore.Hon. steamed in natty-bo,vinegar, seasoned with Jewish rock salt and old bay..hot peppercorn bread and butter on the side.

@FVMissPaula

Жыл бұрын

There ya go. Doin it the Old way. Good stuff.

New one whoot whoot !!

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

How's your recovery going?

@jellybean9396

2 жыл бұрын

@@FVMissPaula slow cellulitis in my feet and legs suspect picked it up wading in the bay clamming with cuts on my feet.

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

Man sorry to hear. Infections are no joke. Hope ya get to feeling better. More videos coming.

You making this fellow here a little hungry

Wye river black and vinegar always on the table . Videos are great bud

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. The Black is definitely a great seasoning.

J.O. Is the way to go

For anyone who doesn’t have access to a MD crab house or that I suppose now defunct Wye seasoning, JO #2 is the way to go. You can order it online from JO directly.

@brankohodzic

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent point. Thank you

@mikewillett5076

2 жыл бұрын

I live in Southern New Jersey, and brought some Wye River seasoning back with me. They have Old Bay here and think I've seen JO, but I'm probably one of the very few with Wye River, CAP! LOL

I’m with you on the cold crabs out of the fridge-

J.O. 2 for crabs, old bay for everything else is my personal motto lol

@FVMissPaula

Жыл бұрын

It's a good motto

I appreciate your hard work and do realize how hard it is to keep a business going. I love crabs so much but I just can not bring myself to pay over 10 bucks a crab . The high prices have had a impact on how often I am able to enjoy and justify eating crabs. I guess people will pay it. Hard to justify it for me. One place had crabs in seven different sizes.... Keep up the great videos and reports. Love the drone footage.

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sadly prices are outrageous. I sell lighter crabs for cheaper so people can still enjoy them. Alot of people really like them.

@officerkrupke4966

2 жыл бұрын

@@FVMissPaula For picking crabs for crabmeat, I buy the heavy crabs. But I personally like lighter crabs because the claw meat comes out so easy and its extra flavored with the juice that comes out with it. Of course, the crab snobs look down on keeping any crabs that are not rock hard. They dont know what they are missing.

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

@@officerkrupke4966 yeah lights are really good especially with kids. There cheaper too.

@dark8prince201

2 жыл бұрын

$2.00 or $2.50 a crab is normal prices in VA.

Capt CJ - I think the reason your crabs don’t drop their claws is because you already had them in a walk in cooler. So it’s almost the same effect as being on ice. Just an idea. When I steam mine straight outbid the basket on a warm day I have issues with lost claws. If I ice them in a cooler for even just a few minutes to make them semi hibernate like those in the video, very few lost claws. But I agree with you - who cares every bit of meat in that pot is going in my stomach one way or another!

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah makes sense. I don't often steam them straight outta the Bay.

Blue crabs are very short tempered. I used to annoy them by tapping at their heads really fast. And they would blow bubbles

so I'm originally from Georgia via Pennsylvania then North Carolina, I learned to clean first so the seasoning can get in better. I've been told Maryland style is about seasoning your fingers through ripping apart the shell vs actually seasoning the crab, as the seasoning doesn't really get through when you cook them whole. Is this true? I might find out in a few minutes, as I cooked mine maryland style, poor man's crab seasoning recipe

The intro led me to believe there was some magical recipe for the steamed crabs 🦀 other than just using JO as opposed to old bay! 🤷‍♂️ Other than that, the Crabs 🦀 looks tasty!

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

Most people outside Maryland use Old Bay to steam crabs. For them it will be magical. Haha. They were good.

@tomwong4984

2 жыл бұрын

@@FVMissPaula I will book a trip to Maryland to try for myself! Thansk

Cold crabs the best!!

To me small steamed batches are the best way to go Thanks. 🦀

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I like em hot so if you do smaller batches they are hot when you are ready for the next ones.

it's ready

There is nothing better than steamed crabs in the summer...

Here in MD we do not use Old Bay !!!! Say it again for those in the back😉. Buy some crab seasoning from the crab stand, crab house, some grocery stores. Wherever you buy live crabs should sell it. Taste it and adjust to your taste. I usually add at least garlic powder, black pepper and mustard powder to mine(which interestingly I don't see mentioned often, where are the mustard powder people)?

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

Dry mustard is still used at some places. It adds a good flavor. JO makes a Black Crab seasoning and it has all that in it. Definitely a good one.

@joehahn8817

Жыл бұрын

I grew up in Maryland and everybody I knew used Old Bay including me, what are you talking about??? Now granted, I do doctor it up a little bit, but I still use Old Bay as the base...

@FVMissPaula

Жыл бұрын

The vast majority of crab houses use J.O #2. It's good stuff.

You got me with the blue or red pill type of way LoL

@brankohodzic

2 жыл бұрын

😆 just trying to have some fun. We appreciate the comment.

Old bay all the way!... Baltimore knows!!!.Lived there and you aren't gonna tell me any different.

JO here as well, loved when we could get wye river red, I do exactly what you do, but I do add a little beer…

North Carolina and Florida my whole life catching and eating big Atlantic blue crabs and Florida stone crabs. Old Bay in Carolina and Everglades seasoning in Florida. Florida has the best seafood.

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

I've heard of Everglades seasoning. Gonna have to try it.

@cashcarter7013

2 жыл бұрын

@@FVMissPaula alot of grocery stores have it they have like 7 or 8 different mixes and if you Google their name you will see that they offer wholesale prices to people who want 5 gallon buckets and larger orders. I've never tried nor heard of what you use but I have had Maryland crabs being I'm from Carolina and they are delicious.

I like to get a big pot, & put a small round plate upside down in the pot..fill pot up with water about half way up the small plate..warm water up add a spoon or so of butter to the water..put lid on pot..and just add whatever seasoning you want.. the crab won’t be directly in the water maybe an arm or two touching water..enjoy!! Don’t forget to prepare your garlic butter 🧈 for dipping!!👇🏻😁

I like to pull the backs off and then season them usually use old bay and salt and pepper and I also add some Apple vinegar to the water Definitely steamed not boiled 👍🏻 $120 a Dozen!!!???? I’m lucky to get $40 a dozen down here in Virginia for #1 7+ inches heavy 😩

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

I've never had luck pulling the top shells off. They are seasoned more but the meat doesn't stay as firm.

Have you heard of purging live crabs in freshwater for an hour prior to cooking and if so, do you recommend it?

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

I have never seen the need for it. I've never had sandy or muddy crabs.

Btw great video

@brankohodzic

2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

Cold crabs , J.O. #2 is good price in bulk , old bay pricey, saltier jo 2 works well with Maryland river crabs

$10 per crab is exactly why you should buy a few crab pots. I like to break the carapace off, crack the claws and cook them in boiling water with Louisiana Crab/Crawfish boil.(dry and liquid). Down South we like to throw in Lemons, oranges, garlic powder, artichokes, cauliflower, sausage, mushrooms, corn, potatoes etc.

@FVMissPaula

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a feast

I like to have a good rolling steam after lidding the pot for determining cook time. More crabs, more time.

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely want the water boiling before starting the time. Middle doesn't cook if you dont.

@davejunior10

2 жыл бұрын

@@FVMissPaula Right. But that’s boiling crabs. Not Steaming, technically.

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

Got ya. I gotta try the boiled way again.

Hello. You did well. I watch cooking videos all the time. Try to keep your videos 10 min range as a hint. Otherwise, keep throwing your son in there as an interaction fun point. You could turn this into a short. Glad I learned a new technique.

do you sell any crabs straight from the docks? i live 15 minutes from annapolis or sandy point.

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

I sell some crabs direct mostly the lighter males I catch and soft crabs.

@dannpakk

2 жыл бұрын

@@FVMissPaula lmk what your rates on both are. You do any females as well?

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

@@dannpakk message me on one of the social media's.

OLD BAY for me and my family ! JO is to spicy and I don’t care for the rock salt. Yes I am from Maryland ! GET TO WORK LOL👍

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

To each his own. I would never say any way is wrong as long as there MD crabs. Haha

Where can I get this seasoning?

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

Most local crab houses sell it or you can order it online through JO spice.

What’s the going price of soft shell crabs?

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

It varies. Retail is 5-10$ each.

130 a dozen? I just seen a bushel for 64 unless I’m not understanding. Good eating friend !!

speaking of crabs , there is crab mentality also in that area. ha ha ha

@user-lp9ou1hf4e

5 ай бұрын

so you like what you do to the crabs, but old bay is not cool? i think old bay is cool. jo2 is cool, haven't tried yours yet? beauty is in the eye of the beholder and that also goes for taste too.

JD. Here I am stuck in Minnesota with not a crab within 1000 miles. Do I miss my days on the Chesapeake? What do you think!!

@brankohodzic

2 жыл бұрын

I've definitely been in your position before. How's the land of 10,000 lakes treating ya?

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

You'll have to settle for walleye and perch filets. Put a little Old Bay on em. Might be close.

@jeffknapp7094

2 жыл бұрын

@@FVMissPaula Not quit the same thing, but your right , walleye are straight up delicious. Next winter you need to check out the eel pout fishing contest, ti might be right up your alley. keep up the good work.

@jeffknapp7094

2 жыл бұрын

@@brankohodzic Living the dream in God's country. Been a realyy warm dry summer so far in Minnesota. Looking forwrd to our State Fair now that the pandemics under control. Come for a visit, As a photographer, you would find plenty of things to shoot.

@brankohodzic

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffknapp7094 That part of the country has definitely been on my list. The diversity of terrain and climate our country has is truly amazing.

Are you using apple cider vinegar or white vinegar to cook your crabs?

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

White Vinegar. Apple cider probably be fine too. I use it mostly to keep down the foam.

Wow! $130 a dozen ? Crazy.

Want to get them seasoned good after the water hot take the backs off and season just before putting in

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

I've never had luck with cooking them without the top shell. They get more seasoned but the meat doesn't stay as firm.

O yeah in Louisiana we know what we doing

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

To each his own. We are gonna try a boil and see how it turns out. I like all the stuff you put with it. Turns into a feast.

@icecold7088

2 жыл бұрын

@@FVMissPaula great video I think if they taste good you have a winner that how I look at it

Mix the old bay with it. same seasonings, garlic, and onions. salt peppers .vinica makes it sweeter.

@FVMissPaula

Жыл бұрын

That works too

I pull the backs off them and clean them before putting them in the water.

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

Do you boil them or steam them?

@walkthroughskitty

2 жыл бұрын

I always clean them as well, takes an extra 20-30 minutes but well worth it. I have seen some very nasty crabs. Steam never boil.

Boiling is the way to go...IMO. Easy, quick and tasty. Last longer in the fridge too. Love your vids👍

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

I think alot of it comes down to what you're familiar with. Makes sense they'll last longer in the fridge.

@jakeeveryday7531

2 жыл бұрын

Boiled blue crabs yucky. We dont do that here.

@tonygaines15

2 жыл бұрын

@@jakeeveryday7531 Don't knock it until you try it😉 I've met several people that tried it and now don't want them any other way.

@jakeeveryday7531

2 жыл бұрын

@@tonygaines15 Lol ive tried it and I don't want to ever again.

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

How do you boil your crabs? Any tricks or tips? Seen a good KZread video on it? I'm intrigued that there might be a way that is as good as steaming.

I like garlic crab steamed garlic crab

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

I've heard their good. Hoping to try them sometime.

Zaterans crab boil or pro boil a bushel of crabs, onions potatoes smoke sausage or andouilie sausage, mushrooms, corn cob, whole garlic celery lemons and 4 friends and a case of beer. Works the same for any shellfish. New Orleans baby lol. Down here we dont understand why y'all put the seasoning on the shell that doesn't soak up the flavor. Yours has good presentation though.

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

Someone else recommended Zatarains boil. You guys definitely cook up a feast. We are gonna try doing a boil and see how it comes out.

Mathews County Va raised. Put your crabs on ice first...make em dormant, tear off their top shell and get rid of the dead mans gills before you steam em. Yeah bubba.

if you boil or use old bay on crabs we cant talk. jo seasoning or Chesapeake bounty seasoning near Solomon's island is amazing.

@FVMissPaula

Жыл бұрын

I've never heard of Chesapeake bounty seasoning. Ill have to look for it.

He didn't impress me none.

I don't like spicy so I would only use something not spicy

You need a little bigger pot, and you put way too much seasoning. But still good.

Old bay is the difference between just another crab somewhere and a MD crab or crabcake.

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

I would say what makes a MD crab is the seasoning. Most crab houses and carryouts do not use Old Bay. They use JO or something like it.

Did you say $130 a dozen? $24 a dozen in South Texas

130 a dozen? Wtf We catch em in cape may and getting 100 a bushel for # 1. But hey if you’re getting that god bless

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

That is retail price right now for Jumbos. Not what I'm getting.

Why are crabs so high right now a 1/2 bushel use to cost me 75$ I just paid 95$ Maryland blue male crabs was definitely worth it in the end but the price is up there one crab was $4.25

@FVMissPaula

Жыл бұрын

It comes down to what people are willing to pay. There are not alot of crabs around right now. I think prices will come down after 4th of July

I’ll trade you some venison bologna for a few crabs !!

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

That's a deal. You boys make some of the best. I can still taste the thin sliced Lebanon deer bologna.

i just leave the extra in the pot or a large bowl

I don’t know what he’s talking about. A lot of people in Maryland use old bay. And some places mixed old Bay with JO seasoning

@dianaabel4125

2 жыл бұрын

What’s the difference between the 2 seasonings? I’ve only had Old Bay.

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

JO #2 has flake salt in it and a little different taste. Definitely worth trying.

@ctbt1832

8 күн бұрын

I like the mixture of JO and old bay. Don’t like too much salt from the JO

Did I hear that right? 130 a dozen. Know way in hell.. Come to Chas. S.C. Big full crabs not half that price. Glad to be in the low country.

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah for Jumbo crabs. Prices and demand are insane.

NA, OLD BAY FOR ME!!!!!

Be down to help you eat them

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome anytime

only pay $60 at the most for 12

We catching all that for free and a better qaulty

Why are crabs priced by measurement instead of weight? They cost more $$$ than lobsters lb. for lb.s

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure. It's just the way its always been done. There usually sold by the doz or bushel and how full of meat they are. We squeeze every crab to make sure there full of meat.

How much are you paid by the spice company. Its not a MD steamed crab without old bay period!!!

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

I used JO, Harbor and Wye River mixed together in the video. Unfortunately no one paid me. Haha

When did Matt Damon start crabbing?

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. We are working on Good Will Crabbing.

10 bucks a crab? More than a lobster

130 a dz where the hell..that's high..17.99 a dz here in Hampton Virginia female..25.99 for males...y'all crabs are to expensive

RED PILL!!!!

@brankohodzic

2 жыл бұрын

😆

Di you sa $130.00 a dozen??? That is one expensive sob blue crabs…

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

Yes for the Jumbos

Pro crabber gettin pinched.. Damn son. I can't buy what your sellin.😉

@FVMissPaula

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. Ain't the first or last.

To much of his mixed seasoning, he has no idea on how you cook crab. Definitely not the right way as he said.

$130/ a dozen? Bro what are people on?ima go catch some for free