As families gather for Fourth of July weekend, a staple on many Maryland tables will of course be steamed crabs.
Increased demand over the holiday weekend – combined with decreased supply from the crab population decline that has led Maryland to limit crabbing this summer – means consumers can expect higher prices for their favorite crustacean.
Still, some die-hard crab lovers won’t be deterred.
Whether you’re shelling out the extra money for your usual half bushel, or scaling back your order size to still enjoy a taste without breaking the bank, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting every last piece of meat.
Visit Baltimore published a video last year showing two ways to pick a crab. Plus, when you’re finished, you can save the shells to cook up a stew later and really get the best bang for your buck.
Do you have a special crab picking method or memory?
Is the crab “mustard” a do or don’t for you?
And what one side dish can you not live without when eating crabs?
