Crabby Burgers
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INGREDIENTS 2 pounds backfin crabmeat 2/3 cup dry fine bread crumbs 2/3 cup mayonnaise, homemade or store bought 1 egg, well beaten 2 tablespoons horseradish 1 small onion, minced 1 small green pepper, minced 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard 1 teaspoon salt Generous sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper 4 cups corn oil* Mix all ingredients, except oil, in a large bowl. Toss mixture lightly but well to blend thoroughly. Heat corn oil in a large heavy skillet or Dutch oven. A piece of bread dropped into the oil will turn golden brown when the temperature of the oil is just right. Form crabmeat into 12 patties approximately 1/2-inch thick. Fry crab patties until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove crab patties from skillet or Dutch oven with tongs, and dry on paper towels. Serve immediately. *NOTE - Oil may be strained, refrigerated in a tightly covered container, and used again, but only for crab cakes or other crab dishes.