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Traeger Kitchen
Smoked Crab Legs
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Mesquite
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.
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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
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
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When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 250℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.250 ˚F
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Place the crab legs directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and smoke for 20 minutes.250 ˚F
4 Whole crab legs
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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.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
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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
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Remove the crab legs from the grill and serve with the remaining sauce. Enjoy!