How to Make Eastern North Carolina Crab Stew

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Prepare the blue crabs by placing them in cold water to simmer.

Chop half an onion and add it to the pot with fat back; cook until softened without browning.

Add 2 potatoes later in the cooking process to avoid them becoming mushy.

Turn down the heat to prevent browning of the onions while allowing them to soften.

Mix cornmeal with water to create a slurry for thickening the stew.

Add thyme, pepper flakes, and bay leaves for seasoning.

Check the taste and adjust salt as needed before serving.

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