The Cheapest and Easiest Crab Cakes Ever | But Cheaper 

"I ran out of paper towels" I guess that's why this episode isn't sponsored by bounty

I love how he's essentially built a following by talking into a cupboard, and we're all totally cool with it.

Don't mind me, I'm just helping the guy who wants Josh to make a cookbook called: "A Weissman Once Said"

Being a fellow chef and a Marylander, there is a simple explanation as to why crab cakes, especially in Maryland, cost as much as they do. For starters, it is all about the crab meat. Many places will buy the pre-picked crab meat which in itself has a wide range. Often times it is shipped into the country from Mexico or Venezuela where they have a different picking process which ends up watering down the crab meat, taking away from the flavor. What you purchased (lump) is also some of the lowest grade. Lump is often used for at home or at restaurants that are trying to cut costs. Many traditionalist joints will use 25-50% lump in order to help bind the crab cakes with the rest being jumbo or super lump which is sweeter and also much more expensive. You also need to check what kind of crab meat (species wise) that you get. A true Maryland style crab cake will always use blue crab which is also often found in New Orleans style crab dishes as well as in low country style cooking. All of these factors lead to a higher cost. I've been at some places where 2 crab cakes would run $20+ dollars and that is at a food cost of over 45%. It doesn't help that the cost of crab has skyrocketed due to over harvesting and a lack of workforce to pick the crabs but that is a whole different issue. Overall point being, yes you can make a good crab cake for cheaper with some other added filler, but it just isn't the same as a pure crab meat crab cake. (This coming from someone who has worked at what has been voted Baltimore's best crabs and crab cakes for several years running)

I love how he gets these sponsors that aren’t even related to this channel

Me: crab cake? Tf is that Josh: 14 dollars for 2 Me: makes sense now

This started so strong but, as a Marylander, I am OFFENDED that there is no Old Bay involved in this recipe.

Nice cake, bro

From Maryland here, it isn't real crab cakes unless it's crabs raised in polluted Chesapeake Bay water and covered in old bay.

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There's also something to be said for "what is your time worth?" The fresh picked crab is more expensive AND takes more time ... I really want crab cakes now though ...

Growing up in Maryland my favorite memories were my dad on the back porch picking crabs for hours and my mom using the meat to make crab cakes

yknow what else has mad crab cakes? “me-roll”

Josh I made my wife these crab cakes tonight for Valentine’s Day. They were a huge hit and so good! I did need more breadcrumbs to form the cakes but it all worked out and they are amazing!

I’ve gotten crab claw meat from Imperfect Foods in the last couple of boxes. Yes, it frozen, but it’s claw meat, it’s in a one pound package and and it was $12. I realize that it won’t be as good as if I’d steamed it and picked it myself, but the price/value (yes, it’s good crab) is well worth it. So is it crab cake time? Hell yes!

Last episode: sponsored by Bounty 💥 This episode: ran out of paper towels 💥

Drain on a paper towel. “ I ran out of paper towels.”Joshua today’s episode should have been sponsored by Bounty the quicker picker upper.

I was so sure he was joking when we said he is sponsored by Geico😂 like really, a cooking channel sponsored by GEICO. Lmaooooooo

There's definitely a HIT on this man, he's literally giving fast food outlets a run for their money by offering the simple alternative. I have to STAN.

Gotta love living in MD and being able to go to the crab truck and get sevral bushels of live crabs for a crab party or family gathering for not too much depending on how the crab populations are doing this season.

It’s so weird how different voiceover josh and on camera josh can be. I’m convinced they’re different people.

I appreciate your humor SO MUCH! Thanks for mixing that with being a culinary expert.

Joshua: Noticed a little bit of the cakes falling apart in the pan. That's sometimes a side-effect of pan frying. Might I suggest an alternative: 450 degree oven; form cakes by pushing the mix into a 1/2 cup measuring cup (hopefully a nice square-sided metal one) and place them in a buttered (yes, buttered, ya dirty scoundrel) rimmed baking sheet. Melt some additional butter to drizzle atop the cakes. Pop them in the over for 12-ish minutes or until golden brown and crispy all around (yes, even the sides a little!) and VOILA! No batches, no waiting, they all come out wonderful

Instructions weren't clear enough, I ended up catching crabs.

Crab Cakes without Old Bay?!? I've never said this before but Josh done messed up. Sincerely, The People of Maryland

this has got to be the coolest, cleanest video he's ever made. so satisfying to watch

Not even from Maryland but I know crab cakes should have old bay!

I'm supposed to trust a man who doesn't put old bay in their crab cakes??

Loving the sound effects- *josh pats the cake-random punch sounds*

3 minutes and someone has already disliked the video. **sighs** someone isn’t used to living in the cupboard

Josh: “look at that fresh and pre picked crab cakes’ textures..” Me watching from my phone, not full screen: “no diff..” Josh: “completely different.” Me: “yeah totally”

I made this recipe tonight. I was freaking excellent! Love this channel!

Hi Joshua, thank you for sharing this recipe. I like your sense of humor. I recently moved outside of the States and I miss crab cakes deeply. I look forward to making this recipe tonight.

Josh, imma need you to get into that whole "Market Price" thing

Me being from Maryland and not liking crab is like Josh eating his steak well done. It defeats the whole purpose of the experience.

My grandmother does this with Atlantic Cod and its absolutely delicious. My family loves it and its a wonderful alternative to Crab since my mother is allergic to shell fish.

Dude has me laughing out loud, you are too much!!! Keep up the good work entertaining us all with your antics. 😂

Official new intro to "But Cheaper" at the end there....please. 😂

Josh: "oh crab cakes" Me: "oh hell yeah"

Despite the great content you make, amazing story telling, beautiful recipes and great sense of humor, another thing that I love in your channel is the B roll part. It seems that you fell in love with all the great shots you made and must share those with the world!!! Hahahahahah The B roll part is an amazing way to finish a video!! Love you content man!

Thank you for sharing this recipe. I made this tonight and my daughter said, “it tastes sooo much better than any crab cakes I have had at restaurants before!” Legit good stuff👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

This vibe of video is *SO* much nicer than the new style.... A little slower, still snarky, less crass.

I actually use canned shredded salmon sometimes! I know it's not crab-adjacent, but it is the cheapest option and with some roasted red pepper or scallion mix-ins, it gets the job done. :)

I love how Josh talks to himself when he thinks he is messing up. That is so relatable! Also, Bounty Paper Towel should come to the rescue. #BountyPaperTowels

WTF, where is the old bay?

The entirety of my homes has always been in Pacific Northwest. Our special time Christmas time dinner was always Dungeness crab, garlic, and lots of butter. I swear we are not simpletons. Just experience of bringing crab home, caring for them, killing the nicest way we can, cooking, and eating. The whole experience is wonderful. This Christmas, I've wanted to do something special for my Mom. Maybe we'll break out of our routines for 1 or 2 crabs.

Delicious recipe. Got some lump crab on sale at the store for 10 bucks and made these puppies up. Highly recommend the roumalade, its incredibly easy to make and well worth the extra mile.

I’ve eaten a lot of crab cakes in my life. I’ve always found that the less ingredients the better. This recipe is perfect. I also avoid at all costs, crab cakes that have green bell pepper. That’s disgusting.

i just realized that joshua's thumbnails are slowly becoming more like binging like babish thumbail's

As an English person I always laugh when Josh struggles with the name of Worcestershire sauce. 😂 He is not the only one, every US chef on RU-vid does. I like the way he jokes about it.

being from MD i will say this. Prepicked Lump or Backfin is the way to go. yes it is expensiveish....but thats where you get the largest chunks of meat. AKA when you make the cakes and those large pieces remain whole you know you arnt getting skimped. You can also broil them in an oven but..i mean pan frying. cant beat that extra layer of flavor.

My boy! You're the first channel I have seen sponsored by Geico. Congratulations on all the growth your channel has seen. I remember the days you were in the thousands.

As a person who enjoys and has tried you recipes, I am utterly ashamed that there is no Old Bay. This is a staple in any quality crabcake. Sincerely a Marylander

Joshua : worst-shart-shire-sauce Also Joshua : laughs and cries at his joke Edit : Damn thats so many likes. 100 is the highest I've got

Really came here expecting to grow my own crab farm but ok I'll take what I get!

I was getting state farm ads during this whole video while he was sponsored by geico. Also side note sponsored by GEICO?! I’m proud of you Joshua you’ve made it to the big leagues

BROOO . that looks Absolutely delightful

"You guys know how i feel about *CONTROOOL* " GUYS HE'S A DOM

Who else wants Josh to open his own restaurant?

The dance/rap at the final was the best part, that's why everyone should have what Josh said at the beginning :v

Made these tonight. My husband said hard pass because he doesn’t really like crab cakes. He tasted it and said it was really really good. Had to use pre-packed crab but it was still better than I have had at restaurants. I also could make it gluten free! Great recipe thank you.

first of all, i love you second, the song at the end of the video...*chef's kiss*

so much talk about cakes but none of josh's in sight :(

I’ve never made crab cakes but since Josh made them now I’ll have to make them lol

Guys if you’re so concerned about the Old Bay just add it yourself

To everyone who is going to make this, ADD OLD BAY! that'll kick it up a notch. old bay is salty, so instead of salt, add old bay instead, but add a little more (or a lot more) than the measurement listed. or you could make these as shown, but add old bay to your sauce. either way, old bay and crab were made for each other. aside from the lack of old bay, josh nailed it! edit: old bay can be found in the seafood section of all grocery stores, or in the seasonings section.

The song at the end earned my like. Nice skillz Joshua.

I got a cheap recipe but instead of crab I use catfish fillets chopped up. I know the whole point was to still use crab, but it’s a similar seafood flavor for way cheaper. Catfish are free they’re everywhere, plus green pepper, red onion, pancake mix, eggs, and spices. Really cheap and really good.

Joshua makes crab cakes, I make crap cakes.

THE ACTUAL EXCITEMENT I GAINED FROM THIS IS UNMATCHED I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE _LOVE_ CRAB CAKES!!! Did my mans seriously get sponsored by GIECO?! MY DUDE MY MAN MY GUY HOW

I could watch your videos all day long, bro. You are a treasure 😹💜🤟🏾✨🔥

0:47 Maryland fisherman "are the best at getting to the crab meat." Alaskans: Uhm, a word? Jokes aside, looks tasty.

Me, allergic to crab: *sees video Also me: “Interesting...”

Being from Maryland I have to throw a little shade. If you ever get the chance to go there you need to try Kokos crabcakes. It has much less filler and much more "chonks". You can do it with virtually no filler. But I really like your channel. Keep up the good work.

Maryland crabber here. Catching your own crabs will reduce the price obviously after you paid for your boat and gear, but you can always hand line from a bulkhead or pier for next to nothing. I use all the crab in my cakes. I even pick out the legs in bigger crabs. I also mix up my binder concoction and add the crab meat last to avoid breaking it up as much as possible. I just got done picking 3 crabs and got 8 oz from them which I'll be making MD style crab soup tomorrow with. Freezer is already full of cakes.

As I can see, most Marylanders have already came here to say he forgot old bay! A crab cake isn’t a crab cake without old bay. Also, a crab cake isn’t a crab cake unless you use blue crab!!!!!!!!

HOW AMI THIS EARLYY IM LITRALY IN A DIFFRENT TIME ZONE

I wanna try this with hearts of palm instead of 🦀 meat 1 I have a severe shellfish allergy 2 hearts of palm are cheaper 😁 So don't at me

To make them even cheaper you could use pre-picked crab leg meat instead of lump. I actually think the legs taste better. It tends to be 2-4$ cheaper

Loved the song at the end

I was waiting for you to say: “Let’s break the crab out of it”

Josh: “You know what else has mad crab cakes?” Me: “A slutty baker?” Josh: “B-Roll... wtf is wrong with you??!”

You didn’t make an imitation crab version? It’s not as good, but it’s pretty tasty and it’s only like $3/lb!

You will probably never see this, but I loved the recipe, I used dungeoness crab. Just wanted to thank you by pointing out that you used only 2 TEASPOONS of mustard in the remoulade on the video; but on your written recipe in the description it says 2 TABLESPOONS. It was a little mustardy but it's all good haha.

I used to crush up Lays potato chips into small pieces and use it as an outer coating. Then, deep fry. Crispy crunchy golden goodness.

Meanwhile I am over here in the corner Allergic to seafoods

Today I learned Portland was named by a coin flip. Had the coin landed the other way, the city would be Boston, Oregon.

Where's the old bay seasoning. Got to be the Maryland way.

Best culinary artist on RU-vid no dispute.

Thanks for this super easy to follow recipe and guide

GUYS old bay is just a blend of spices(don’t come at me). He just made his own instead of buying it.

I come back to the video each time i make these. My only modifications is i make them alot thinner. Like 1/2". Goves a preferred texture for my liking compared to being thick.

As a Maryland native I approve of this message

YESSSSSSSSSSSS been waiting for a great crab cake video!

I love the thing where you go on about people acting as of their time’s worth more than quality food near the end. Spot on.

you know you hit it big when GEICO sponsors your video.

Okay so these are obviously not salmon patties, but they look a lot like salmon patties, and salmon patties are like a childhood favorite of mine, so now I really really want crab cakes AND salmon patties.... ughhhh 🤤

Hey josh im a pescatarien i dont have crab at the moment but i have jack and this recipe inspired me to make it today with your sauce thanks

I watch this every time it pops up in my recommended just for the little song at the end. Prolly seen it a dozen times now 😂

Yes as a Marylander we love our crabs. These look so good but gotta add some of that Old Bay magic