Maine LOBSTER vs Florida LOBSTERS Cookoff - OMG!!
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- Опубликовано: 6 апр 2021
- What is the difference between Maine lobsters and Florida lobsters? Which one do you like better? Today we will find out which of these two amazing lobsters is best on the grill!
When I hear the words lobster tails, my mouth instantly starts watering. The luxurious, sweet treasure from the sea is enjoyed in fancy restaurants all over the world. This week we are going to show you how to prepare a show stopping presentation that you will want to make again and again.
The big decision is, do you want northern, cold water Maine lobster tails or Florida, warm water, Spiny tails? Both are most definitely tasty treats that you’re sure to enjoy, but….which is better? We answer that very question in this weeks video. Take a look, try it for yourself and see if you agree with our outcome.
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I’m team north. Great video
Thank you James, I can tell you this, I wouldn't complain about either being in front of me!
Grew up in the norhteast. Sometimes caught them with my dad on the rocks at the beach. Something about the cold water of New England makes them grow HUGE.
@@FOGOcharcoal Port Jeff is a great area! I lived in Manhattan for 25 years. Moved to Fort Lauderdale and now living near Naples on the West Coast. Great video. I am a new subscriber. Keep up the good work
@@evanauster7325 Hey Evan, thanks so much and welcome aboard! Yes sir, What a great little town Port Jeff was, haven't been back in years! I'm envious, I love it over by where you are at. I'm straight across the Alley in Coral Springs.
@@FOGOcharcoal Ha! I used to live in Coconut Creek and Plantation also. We probably passed each other at some point. 😝 Actually I prefer the East Coast of Florida. Lots more to do there and tons of great restaurants and views. thanks for the reply
I love this, someone finally showing the contrast of the two lobstahs in one video.
Well thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
Hello friend! As expected, your sobsters recipe looks so delicious today!!!! Thank you so much for always sharing delicious recipes! I'm learning your recipe so well today! I'll look forward to your good videos! Have a nice day!
You are so very kind. Thank you so much for the support!
another killer video Ron. Great job
Hey thank you so much, we are glad that you are enjoying them!
DONT TALK WITH YOUR MOUTH FULL!!
Just have the experience!!
Great vid!
Haha, yes, when you're right, you're right! Thanks so much.
I don’t have enough experience with southern lobstahs to make a educated comparison. But you know I’m always willing to try
I like that you are willing to take one for the team Cole.
"Cause science!'' Damn right! Clawed your way through it... Dad jokes are life! Great tails you got there brother! Tough job, but someone has to do it!
LMAO! I was hoping that someone would catch that!
Awesome work Capt. Ron !
Thahks so much Mike. We really appreciate you!
Great video Ron!
Thanks so much John. Say hi to Hauppauge for me!
This video looks honest and legitimate to me; it's how I've always compared the two lobsters: Maine is sweeter and more tender. The reason for the difference is the much colder water the Maine lobster lives in -the colder the better. That's also why the Port Jeff lobster - nowadays- is gonna suck. Because the water has warmed up in Long Island Sound. Same reason Northern lobster from Rhode Island do not taste as good as a Maine lobster (same species) - because Maine water is so much colder. But know this: if you freeze lobster meat all bets are off. Freezing totally changes texture and taste of lobster, both varieties. Never freeze lobster meat.
Excellent stuff Dap
Great demo!!!
Thank you!
Beautiful technique and presentation!
Thank you so much!
Good lord now I’m needing some breakfast lobster hahaha I’ve got some of those monster lobster anywhere tails in the freezer I need to cook soon! Nicely done y’all!!
Wait no longer my man, get them going! 🦞
Never had them side by side, but have lived in both New England & Florida...have had them both!
Both DELICIOUS!!
Well, we could be best friends now......
I was literally just chatting with someone the other day about this comparison. Of course you know that I’m a huge fan of this video.
Why Will, do you like lobster? LOL, Thank you sir! #TeamFOGO
I love it ! Keep it up
Hi David, thanks so much. Hope to see you soon.
Looks awesome Ron!
Hey, thank you! We are so glad that you enjoyed it!
That knife tap at 4:13 went PERFECTLY with the music 😂 sounded just like a cow bell. I rewatched it at least 10 times
I had to back and rewatch it but you are totally right! (yeah...we planned it that way....) lol
I tried Spiny/Rock Lobster for the first time at Red Lobster/ along side Maine Lobster on the same dish. I have to say I like the Spiny Lobster better.
Hey, very cool Joshua. For me, I think it could change from day to day and on how it s prepared.
Me too. I like the texture better. The Maines usually feel undercooked, like a scallop texture, well the Maine lobsters I have had from restaurants. Maybe steamed or boiled is not as good as grilled. If you want sweet, I say go get Crab legs, they are best and then I say Rock lobsters due to texture and then langostinos, Maine lobsters, regular and jumbo shrimp and finally scallops. That's my order and fish is totally other category with ginger bourbon or ginger soy salmon, then dill butter salmon at the top! I like firmer textured meats.
Red lobster doesn’t serve fresh lobster. Trust me I’m from Boston. It’s not it
It's frozen at that restaurant. You absolutely cannot freeze lobster, it ruins both taste and texture.
Great job Ron!
He volunteered to repeat this test every week! 🤔
I'm from Connecticut so of course I'm loving the northern lobster
I will be in Southbury, Ct for the New England Eggfest at Chatfield True Value next weekend, come on out and see us!
Great video……Thank You
Glad you enjoyed it! You are very welcome
Guess the cold water up north brings the sweetness. Being her in Florida too love any lobster / seafood! Great comparison of these delicious creatures!! Take care my new friend!
Yes! We are very fortunate to live in the home of great seafood!
Grew up in FL catching spiny but I now live in Maine. Personally I prefer spiny.
Hmmm, I grew up on Long Island catching Maine but live in S Florida now and catch spinies....
I love northern lobsters better but spiny is definitely great both my favorite meals to eat along with king crab
I think we have very very similar ideas about what is good!
Nice!!! What was the pit temp and did you do anything besides pull the meat out of the shell and baste with the butter mix? Also what herbs did you use??
That is all we did Tony! I used some sage, rosemary and fresh Italian oregano if I remember correctly!
All cold salt water fish have a better taste according to my taste buds. Lobster grilled to perfection and dipped in herb butter is a win-win. Guaranteed no leftovers. Thanks for sharing.
Isn't that the truth!!! Lobster in a butter bath is heavenly!
I don't care about one lobster or the other... I eat both... but if we are talking about north vs south fish filets? Like normal humans going out fishing, or going to a restaurant and picking from various menu filets and not some ultra rare $1000 plate exception... its not that hard. If I head out from the northeast, what am I finding? Striped bass, fluke, cod, black sea bass, etc... or inshore, walleye, pike, musky, trout, salmon, etc...
Ok...
Now I head out from the southeast and troll or drop bottom... or walk into any local fish restaurant... Wahoo, Mahi, Yellowfin, Mutton Snapper, Grouper, Tilefish, Tripletail, Hogfish, etc... I don't think it's a hard choice really. Ever had triple tail or hogfish filets caught that day? The only exception I can think of, would be bluefin tuna. Otherwise... nah...
I'm team north as well. Only because Maine Lobster claw meat, tastes the best!
Right on!
Northern or cold water lobster takes longer to grow hat's why it's more tender and sweet and warm water lobster grows faster and is tougher more like a shrimp.
That is great info to know. Thanks so much
Have you ever tried deep fried Maine lobster? I drove truck and back in the 80s I to spend the night at HoJos in Portland, Maine. Their dinner menu special was deep fried lobster with a beer type tempura batter on it. Plate was loaded and served with melted butter. I even pigged out with a second plate. I got up in the morning and headed North on 95/295 and stopped at a little Lobster shack for a Lobster roll for breakfast. Those were the days. :D
Oh man oh man, that sounds like heaven to me!!!
Sounds amazing!
I agree..
I lived in the keys 20 years, husband was a lobster and stonecrab fisherman, but we went to Shediac (lobster capital of the world) monthly and ate lobster at their famous restaurant each trip. I have to admit is better than our keys lobsters ❤
Got some here recently caught by my brother in law 😍
That is too cool Connie! I go lobstering down by Little Torch Key and Big Pine quite often.
@@FOGOcharcoal yes, waters are amazing in the keys. You can definitely get spoiled if you are in the the fishing industry down here 😍 So far is a good lobster year as long as hurricanes stay away!
I love the explanation of the spots on the tail . Stop no one knows why it’s just camouflage . The Maine is dark because the bottom is dark camouflage. I love them all . Northern cold water is better . The colder water the better .
Thanks for the info!
“If you liked what you saw” ha,ha, ha!!! Salivating
LOL, Thanks! I guess that you did! ;-)
Love hearing the Looonnggg Island accent... and I love Northern Lobstahs.
Yes! That's what I'm talking about. Go Eagles!
Yes , l live in Srilanka and Australia these days, l am tasting rock lobsters of the green and the dark red kind find here , it's bit firm techture and good but in Australia we get the North Atlantic red 🦞 , which is tender and sweet and better , l think.
In Australia we also have Western Australian rock lobsters too they are good too. 👍
I think I should come down there and taste some with you!
I like this guy . Great video! Make more! I’m going out right now for a 4 lb lobster with going onion and ginger. Bon appetite
Sounds great! Did ya get one for me?
Northern is my choice it’s sweeter and more tender. Great video 👍
Can't go wrong either way!
I live in up in Canada and have caught many Canadian lobsters(ones with claws)but I eat it so often that I would honestly pick the spiny lobster. I kind of want a pet lobster now but that's a different story! Great video Ron
Haha, I hear you. I was kind of wondering the same thing. I've prepared and eaten so many spiny's that maybe the northern was just something different.
I know a guy in Beal’s island Jones port maine and he had a blue lobster he kept for a while. It was cool as hell
Nice, yeah if if I caught a Blue Lobster I would keep it as well, imagine going to red lobster and getting a blue lobster lmao
Glad to hear your honest opinion though I do not eat lobster.
Honesty is the best policy....
I just love Lobster. I start off with a sear and then cook like you did.. Like I say, I just love Lobster and craps. Thanks for the video.
You are very welcome and I am with you, just give me the lobster and I'm happy!
Lol i subscribed just because of the woowwweee
😂😂☺️
Hahaaaa, thanks and welcome aboard!
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You're correct on the Maine being sweeter and a little more tender but the spiny lobster isn't a slouch either very good too
I wouldn't kick either one out of my kitchen!
Awesome Video Ron! Team North here!
My man! Hey, that's a pretty good team to be on! Thanks #FOGOFamily
Yum... Mouth watering!!
Hi Marie, thanks so much. We completely agree!
I’ve ate both back to back and I felt opposite lol thought the spiny was sweeter. I’m sure it varies though. Either way both are great!
I totally agree! I know this, I am not saying no to either one.
I'll help you the next time that you have lobster or shrimp tasting! They both look delicious. But since I'm from Long Island, you know I want the Maine Lobster!
That is a great offer that I will keep in mind Diane!
what was temperature on grill gauge while you were cooking Them? Thanks
I usually cook them at 250°
I just had South African lobsters for the first time ever, and they were phenomenal.
Very cool!!! Are they like warm water Florida lobsters?
@FOGO Charcoal idk know I got them for my girlfriend because the guy at my local seafood market said they were a high quality and she loved them.
Simply Lovely. Max Verstappen would be proud 👍
Ummmmm, the race car driver?
Not sure if I’d be able to make a determination as I love both and haven’t had both at the same time to really notice a difference. But man this looked amazing. So good.
I can tell you this, Ron said he would be happy to repeat this test every week!
what temp was the egg and how long was the cook time? the directions in the link does not work
Hey Brandon, thanks for letting me know, I just fixed the link and it should work now. If memory serves me correctly, I did this at 250°. That's usually where I cook lobster at.
Do a American blue crab vs Australian mud crab vid I think Florida lobster is a little better but main lobster is hella good as well great video your a cool 😎 Guy
Hey, thanks so much! I like that idea, let me do some research.
Nice bro!
Thank you Michael!
No competition, cold water all day, the claws have the best meat
I wouldn't turn them away
Great video. For me, nothing beats New England Lobster and the sea monsters from @lobsteranywhere are the best of the best.
Hey Paul, thanks so much my friend. We cant argue with those Lobster Anywhere
Great stuff!
Just wondering if you have tried grilling the lobster tails the same way but with more of the meat tucked into their respective shells. The cooking time might take a bit longer, but the meat would retain more of its natural juices and also absorb some of the flavour of the roasted shell.
Personally I prefer spiny lobster, hands down. I actually find the spiny lobster meat to be sweeter and more tender than Atlantic lobster.
Spiny lobsters command a higher selling price too, don't know if that's due to lower catch volume, but there is definitely a preference for this type of lobster (over the Atlantic clawed lobster) in Asia. Over there the spiny lobsters sell for at least double the price of Atlantic lobsters (i.e. live ones, not dead or frozen) which is a lot because the meat yield is lower for the same weight (no claws).
I have tried cooking them like that but I find that they cook more evenly like this.
woowee wins out;) Heard it in your voice. I had both also, And yes. Northern wins out.
Dang it, I gave it away again!
I know it is 3 years old but you never say what temp. you ran the pit. I am from Maine and now in Ocala and I am going to do this. Temp please?
250
I prefer the northern lobster. Better taste. But both h are good.
The best part, there were no losers in this test! Both were tasty.
I like Alaskan and
pacific if that counts
OH, it counts my friend, it counts. Now I have to go Google them to see what they are.
@@FOGOcharcoal colossal Canadian lobster & Caribbean lobster my fran.😋🔥🔥
Team North! Great video Bro
God Bless Ya'll
Great team to be on!!
I grew up in Southern California and several times we went down to Baja to a pretty little seaside town called Puerto Nuevo for a lobster feast. The lobsters were small, like the spiny lobsters, and they cooked them in butter in pans. They weren't as good as Maine lobsters but they were CHEAP and delicious!! For $25 you would get a heaping platter of lobster that would feed four, easily. I'm sure it costs a lot more now, but we got our lobster groove ON for cheap back in the day.
I love an inexpensive lobster groove going on!
I won’t say no to any lobster but Spiny all day for me. 🙌🏽 Great video Ron ❤️
I'm with you Michael, as long as I'm eating lobster, I'm happy!
Should give slipper lobsters a try. They have been showing up in the waters around the keys
Really??? I have always looked for them every time that I'm in the water but have yet to encounter one. I'd love to find some. I'm headed down to Summerland and Little Torch soon so maybe I will get lucky....
American Lobster is my "trapped on a dessert island" pick for my one- and -only choice of lobster species if I had to make one ultimate choice :) Good thing I don't . The warm water spiny lobster from Mexico , Maui , Florida is Delicious as well. While not as sweet spiny has a robust and very complex flavor that is very Discernible which brings it very close to the American Lobster in satisfaction . While the cold water verity wins out for me ultimately. With the unique complexity of flavors instilled in the delectable warm water spiny lobster it would be a very bleak day when I could not indulge in both of these large marine crustaceans. Team "Lobsters" for the win .
Rob, I like your style my friend! I'm with you, Team Lobster for me!
I think northerns are better because they have claws. However, just comparing the meat I think they’re very similar
I do believe that I agree with everything that you just said!
I guess I’m Team North, that’s all I’ve ever had, LOL! I’m sure I wouldn’t be mad at the Florida lobster though!😍
I wouldn't turn down either one Kathy!
I love both kinds, but I honestly have to say I think the North Atlantic ones taste significantly better. It's a sweeter and richer flavor. That statement itself will likely get some disagreement from others, but here's another one that definitely will: They taste best steamed/boiled, not grilled. I know that's heresy, and I wouldn't say that about many other things. I love Kamado grilling, but to taste the real flavor of lobster, boiled (or steamed) it must be. If you are going to insist on grilling them, then I would agree there is not as obvious a winner between the two types of Lobster, and both are pretty damn good.
Those are some seriously wise words. I do love some boiled or steamed lobsters as well. Do you think we should do a video about that too? grilled vs boiled?
@@FOGOcharcoal Absolutely ! You could name it "Carcinogen or not to Carcinogen" :) Personally I am a legend in my own mind . But here is my take never having personally grilled a lobster . I think the American lobster will win out Boiled over grilled the meat is so succulent and sweet . But the warm water spiny lobster with its multitudes of complex flavor's ; the grilling would bring this out more than boiling . So yes . Make a Grilled vs Boiled lobster video with both species and invite me over to be the special guest tasting judge ! Thanks for doing what you do.
@@RobKnapp1 I think I have to agree with you. I believe that it may actually be a very interesting experiment though. Keep an eye out for that invite....
Great video Captain! I'd happily take both, but you're correct. The Maine lobsters from my pal Joe at LobsterAnywhere here in Amesbury are FAB!!!
Thank you Craig, I've been waiting for you to comment! lololol
North Always!!!!
Hey Bob! I definitely enjoyed that baby. It's been a while since I had a Maine lobster...
The music ?
Im honestly not sure. It came off of an app of free music thats legal to use royalty free.
When you think you have enough Garlic...add more!
Yes sir, its sort of become a mantra. Get out and grill!
Northern Lobster for my choice
Good choice
Please List the herbs for those of us who can't tell. Thx
You can use whatever herbs that you like. I used rosemary, thyme, oregano basil and sage,
I've had both side by side and the main was better
Hey, me too!
Spinny lobster is my preference 👍
Fun fact: lobster was fed to slaves for a long time because they were considered gross.
Very interesting, thanks for sharing that tidbit.
And in prison. Wish it was still the same since it was much cheaper.
The correct terminology would be "they fed them to the enslaved bc they thought it was gross" #ijs
I love the northern lobster. It's way sweetner. I'm from Florida and ate lobster there. No contest when it comes to sweetness and tenderness the northern lobster.
They are definitely tasty!
You hit it right on the head it seems the colder water the better they taste same goes for the king and snow crab the king yields more meat but the snow which lives more north in colder water is sweeter
Northeast lobsters! 🦞
King of the lobsters all day.
I can’t argue with that but I’m still happy to eat either one!
Northern lobsters edge out the southern variety for me, but they're both fantastic - seriously, how can you go wrong!?
I believe that I have to agree. It is a win win situation!
MMM lobster ... butter ... mmm
Is there a better combo anywhere?
how do you call them Maine lobstahs if they are from Mass?
Because that is what they are known as!
My taste, and ability to prepare exquisite, and possessing the knowledge of fine dining, plus saving a buck, while appearing to be intimate has gotten me more damp drawz than the average dude. Awesome demonstration!
LMAO!!!! You may have just won the best comment ever contest!
@@FOGOcharcoal lol! Thanks buddy! And thanks for an awesome clip!
1st time having both same time. 💚them both but I felt Maine Lobsta won this battle. Spiny was damn good though
You know Ann, I couldn't agree more. Both are delish.
Massachusetts own NE lobster bottom line
well ok then.....
Once you eat a Maine Lobster there is no going back. Spiny lobsters are no comparison IMO.
We can definitely understand! I hope you agree with our findings!
What's the pit temp?
Hi Mike, great question, I just realized that that got edited out! It was running at a steady 250°.
@@FOGOcharcoal Thank you. It looked delicious. Lobster has always intimidated me, but after watching how you prepped it, I'm going to try it.
@@mikeoreilly4020 Fantastic, let us know what you think!
How about making a video of you watching a lobster that cooking it on a camp fire???!!!
I'm guessing that you meant catching and yes, that is a great idea! I just added it to the list.
Never heard of Florida lobster.
Seriously? Also known as warm water lobster or spiny lobster
Maine lobster for me every time!
Darn good choice
why do i watch things like this when i'm hungry... it's torture.
LOL, you win "Comment of the Day"!!! Thanks Tera
ME lobster for me
Yes sir, can't go wrong!
Maine lobster is the best I have ever had.
I LOVE it!
I read that long ago the slaves were fed lobsters cause no one wanted them they were considered trash . It almost makes me wish I was a slave
I don't know about all of that but I am sure glad we have them to eat now!
I’m gonna get in trouble being from New England but i’m all team spiny lobster .
Don't worry Jonathan, your secret is safe with us!
U turned me off with the garlic out of a jar . At least use the pre peeled garlic and crush it
I would normally agree with you but I find that I like the flavor it creates when doing this.
In colonial days lobster was considered food for the poor…… that’s insane to me….
Right? Quite the difference to today!
vacuum packed lobster is not real lobster. Maine steamed thanks
I love a steamed lobster too
I hate spiny .
I wouldn't say no to either
The paired feet on underside of tail means it’s a male females have no underfeet
Thank you for that gem Emerald!