Wild Alaskan Company offers 6 oz. packages of hand-picked Dungeness crab meat as a seasonal special. This convenient, yet decadent offering contains a mix of leg and body meat that is ready to enjoy chilled or warmed through. Here's everything you need to know about how to enjoy hand-picked Dungeness crab meat from Wild Alaskan Company.
Is Dungeness Crab Meat Already Cooked?
Yes! Dungeness crab from Wild Alaskan Company will always come to you pre-cooked, ensuring that the crab is preserved in its freshest state. You can enjoy pre-cooked Dungeness crab once it's out of the package — no need to cook.
Do I Need to Heat Dungeness Crab Meat Before Eating It?
No. Pre-cooked Dungeness crab meat is ready to eat, either chilled or heated. You can enjoy it as soon as it's defrosted to make chilled dishes, mix it into hot dishes like pasta or stew until it's just warmed through, or integrate it into cooked dishes like casseroles.
How to Defrost Dungeness Crab Meat
There are two different methods for defrosting frozen crab meat safely: in the refrigerator, and on the countertop. Here are step-by-step instructions for these two methods.
How to defrost in the refrigerator
This easy method for defrosting pre-picked Dungeness crab meat is a hands off way to thaw the crab.
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Remove the Dungeness crab meat from its vacuum-sealed packaging.
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Transfer the frozen crab to a rimmed plate, then place on a low shelf in your refrigerator.
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In 10 to 12 hours, the crab should be defrosted. Drain off any excess liquid if desired, then prepare or enjoy as you like.
How to Defrost on the Countertop
When using this safe method to defrost crab meat, you must prepare or enjoy the crab once it has thawed. For food safety purposes, do not return the crab to the freezer or refrigerator after thawing — it must be consumed promptly when defrosted with this method.
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Remove the Dungeness crab meat from its vacuum-sealed packaging.
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Transfer the crab to a resealable bag, then place the bag in a bowl of cold tap water, weighing the bag down if needed to keep it submerged. Leave this setup on your countertop for 30 minutes, then check on the crab to see if it has defrosted.
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Once it has thawed, remove the crab from the resealable and drain off any excess liquid if desired. Prepare or enjoy as you like.
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If the crab is still frozen after 30 minutes, change out the water with a fresh change of cold water and wait up to 30 more minutes. Then, prepare or enjoy as you like.
How Long Does Dungeness Crab Meat Last in the Refrigerator?
For best quality, we recommend that you enjoy Dungeness crab meat within 3 days of defrosting.
