General conversations started the day off at the round table. Then KC asked if anyone has grilled lobsters before. Coach points to ManCave who has grilled everything from night crawlers to Buffalo. According to Chef ManCave “it’s a very simple process. Of course you should only use the tails, ManCave explains. However, if you do use the full lobster, I recommend removing the rubber bands from the claws, and expect to hear some cry’s coming from your grill once you’ve closed the lid” [T-Mobile makes the sound of a lobster crying].
The real question of the day… Is there a reason why lobsters are boiled alive? Wikipedia Bago wasn’t in the mood to answer such inconsequential questions today, so we go to the internets for the official answer… [T-Mobile makes the sound of a lobster crying].
Lobsters and shellfish are usually shipped alive. Lobsters can have just the tail removed and those can be flash frozen and shipped, just like shrimp. The major problem with tossing them in alive and kicking is they will sometimes freak out [T-Mobile makes the sound of a lobster crying], which causes the adrenaline to pump and the meat will taste terrible. This is why all animals to be slaughtered must be calm before slaughtering can take place.
As part of the New Year’s Day celebration, O-Canada uses the knife to the head method to prepare her lobsters. She says “even though they are dead, the nerves are still reacting and the tail, no longer attached to the body, will keep moving”. She also goes on to say “the first couple of times you do this are very disconcerting... the biggest thing I've killed before that was a cockroach and with a little ketchup they’re very good as a light snack” [T-Mobile makes the sound of a lobster crying].
On the other hand, the Bago Clan enjoys this method of preparation. “We stroke them between the eyes and they will fall asleep. I then stick them in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes and they will go totally to sleep. Once slightly frozen and asleep I remove the lid off the boiling water and in they go. It’s a whole lot easier and more humane as well” [T-Mobile makes the sound of a lobster crying].
On the other hand, the Bago Clan enjoys this method of preparation. “We stroke them between the eyes and they will fall asleep. I then stick them in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes and they will go totally to sleep. Once slightly frozen and asleep I remove the lid off the boiling water and in they go. It’s a whole lot easier and more humane as well” [T-Mobile makes the sound of a lobster crying].
