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    Smoked King Crab Legs

    Smoked King Crab Legs

    By Traeger Kitchen

    Crack open the wood-fired flavor with the king of all crab recipes. Fresh king 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 Min

    Cook Time

    30 Min

    Pellets

    Mesquite

    Ingredients

    This recipe serves:

    4

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    Units of Measurement:
    main
    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

      00:20

      Super Smoke

    • 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.

    • 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

      00:10

    • 5

      Remove the crab legs from the grill and serve with the remaining sauce. Enjoy!

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