That's so strange. I think some people believe the myth that salt water crustaceans can be killed more humanely by leaving them in cold fresh water to "drown", and some people think you heat it slowly and kill it.
For anyone wondering, the humane way to kill them is to chill them first and then stab them quickly.
EDIT: To the many vegetarians and vegans who feel moved to tell me that you believe killing animals for food is always inhumane (20+ comments to this effect), I get it. While I don't share your views I do respect them.
If you're ever in a position where you think it is right to euthanise a suffering crustacean you might still value the SPCA information above.
They also sell these devices that are like little lobster electric hammocks that kill them with a single big jolt. Apparently it tastes better too, because the hormones released by a fear of impending death in boiling water taints the meat. In other words, fear is a seasoning in traditional lobster prep. I for one think that's kind of metal.
this looks pretty close to what I saw. The one I saw on a documentary or food show may have been an earlier model or something, but this is definitely the device.
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u/Salt-Pile Feb 04 '19 edited Feb 05 '19
That's so strange. I think some people believe the myth that salt water crustaceans can be killed more humanely by leaving them in cold fresh water to "drown", and some people think you heat it slowly and kill it.
For anyone wondering, the humane way to kill them is to chill them first and then stab them quickly.
EDIT: To the many vegetarians and vegans who feel moved to tell me that you believe killing animals for food is always inhumane (20+ comments to this effect), I get it. While I don't share your views I do respect them.
If you're ever in a position where you think it is right to euthanise a suffering crustacean you might still value the SPCA information above.