Dungeness Crab Clusters // 4lb

Named after a small fishing village in Washington, Dungeness Crab is sweet, succulent, and packed with meat. These culinary treasures are native to the West coast, and caught in the cold waters of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and northern California. Unlike any crab you’ve had before, diving into the delicate goodness of Dungeness Crab is an experience as much as it is a meal. Wonderfully sweet—never briny or salty—these Dungeness clusters have been flash-frozen to lock in their distinctive flavor and delicate texture. Each cluster approximately 1/2 lb.

Storage: You can store fully cooked Dungeness crab in the freezer for up to 6 months. Once thawed, they can be kept up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Simply pack them in ice and cover with a damp towel. Replenish the ice as it melts and pour off excess water.

Preparing: Simply thaw your crab and serve chilled. If you prefer to warm your crab, there are a variety of ways to reheat it. Steaming, boiling and baking (we recommend 275ºF) are among the most common. Usually, under these methods, crab takes only 5 to 7 minutes to warm up. Be careful not to overheat your crab, as it will reduce the texture and taste.

Serving: Eating crab should be fun and informal, so cover the table with butcher paper or layers of newspaper and have plenty of napkins on hand. Finger bowls filled with hot tea and lemon slices will clean sticky fingers admirably (the tannin from the tea and acid from the lemon will slice right through the fat in the crab). Hot towels for wiping fingers are also a welcome addition. Once the table is set, tie on a bib, roll up your sleeves, and enjoy.

Clean Up: Finely crush two saltine crackers in your hands, and then rub your hands together, just as if you were washing them with a bar of soap. The cracker crumbs will absorb any lingering crab odor, and leave your hands feeling fresh, soft, and smooth!