"notbob" > wrote in message
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> On 2005-10-31, kilikini > wrote:
> >
> > Uh uh, it's in the shell. It's snow crab.
>
> I suggest using the crab shells to make a stock instead of using
> chicken stock. I know it's more hassle, but snow crab is very light
> flavored crab. I think a rich chicken stock would overwhelm it.
>
> nb

It's pre-cooked crab, won't get much flavor from the stock. I put about 2
inches of water in the pot to steam the crab. Shoots, didn't think to save
it, either.

kili