- 6 large crabs
- 1 cup lard
- 1 cup onions (cut)
- 1 bunch of parsley (small)
- 2 tablespoons browned flour
- 1 quart okra (sliced)
- 2 pints boiling water
- 1 slice lean ham
- 1 quart veal or beef stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper
- 1 quart oysters (optional)
Directions:
- Place the crabs in cold water while still alive and cut off the limbs
- Clean meat off the crabs and fry them (with shells on) in the lard, onions, parsley, and browned flour
- Cook them 15 minutes
- Pour 2 pints of boiling water and sliced okra on the mixture
- Let stew for 30 minutes
- Add slice of ham and beef or veal stock
- Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper
- Boil for 30 minutes
- Oysters can be used during oyster season if desired
-Source: La Cuisine Creole
Prepared by: Jennifer A. Auzenne
Louisiana Anthology
June 6th, 2020
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