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Smoked Crab Legs
By Traeger Kitchen
Crack open the wood-fired flavor with the king of all crab recipes. Fresh crab legs are smoked directly on the grill and drenched in a homemade BBQ and butter sauce for a smokin' take on this seafood favorite.
Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Pellets
Mesquite
Ingredients
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4
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| 4 Whole | crab legs |
| 4 Tablespoon | unsalted butter, melted |
| 1/2 Cup | Traeger Texas Spicy BBQ Sauce |
| 1 Tablespoon | Traeger Fin & Feather Rub |
| To Taste | kosher salt |
| To Taste | freshly ground black pepper |
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 250℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
250 ˚F / 121 ˚C
Super Smoke
2
Place the crab legs directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and smoke for 20 minutes.
250 ˚F / 121 ˚C
Super Smoke
Ingredients
4 Whole crab legs
3
While the crab is smoking, make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Traeger Texas Spicy BBQ sauce, Traeger Fin & Feather Rub, salt, and pepper.
Ingredients
4 Tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1/2 Cup Traeger Texas Spicy BBQ Sauce
1 Tablespoon Traeger Fin & Feather Rub
To Taste kosher salt
To Taste freshly ground black pepper
4
Brush the crab legs with the BBQ sauce mixture, reserving the remaining sauce for serving. Close the lid and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, until the sauce sets.
250 ˚F / 121 ˚C
5
Remove the crab legs from the grill and serve with the remaining sauce. Enjoy!