Saltine Crackers Are the Secret Weapon in This Classic Maryland Crab Cake
Chef Brian breaks down the anatomy of an authentic Maryland crab cake, revealing why crushed saltine crackers beat breadcrumbs as a binder and why sautéing wins over baking for that golden crust. Beginner-friendly walkthrough using fresh Chesapeake Bay lump crab meat, Old Bay seasoning, mayo, Worcestershire, and hot sauce.
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🧾 Ingredients
- 1fresh lump crab meat (Blue Crab, Chesapeake Bay)
- 2saltine crackers (crushed)
- 3Old Bay seasoning
- 4mayonnaise
- 5hot sauce
- 6Worcestershire sauce
- 7scallions (finely chopped)
- 8kosher salt
- 9black pepper
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