Title: After I buy a live lobster, how can I make it last as long as possible, and how many hours would that be? - Quora
Headings: After I buy a live lobster, how can I make it last as long as possible, and how many hours would that be?
After I buy a live lobster, how can I make it last as long as possible, and how many hours would that be?
Cheryl Teeg
David Buttery
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Content: The smaller “chicken" lobsters... (the 1 1/4 lb ones) were in most demand, as the restaurants ran their specials with these for the twin lobster specials, and the lobster clambakes. Anyway, then next in demand was the 1 1/2 to 2 lb lobsters, because they are the perfect size for stuffing, and for making a great visual impact. Even the 2 1/2 to 3 lb ones were great for making a statement ! The 4 or 5 lb ones were sometimes sought after by restaurants for customers who really wanted impact. They have meat that is not quite as delicate and sweet, but most people may not notice. Here it is…lobster cooks easily, but overcooks in a heartbeat. Overcooking leads to rubbery meat. By the time the inner meat has reached temp and is done, the outer meat, closest to the shell becomes a little tough. Those who cook them often can manage it fairly well, but even they can't change that the inside takes longer…. So, consequently, we had some of the 4 or 5 lb.