1 lb. lump crab meat
1 sm. onion, minced
2 tbsp. fine dry bread crumbs
1/2-1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 egg, slightly beaten
4 tbsp. mayonnaise
Flour, for dusting
Bacon fat or vegetable oil

Pick the crab meat, removing all shell and hard pieces but being careful not to break up the crab meat too much. In a bowl mix together the crab meat, minced onion, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, mustard, egg and mayonnaise. Fold lightly in your hand, making sure not to compress the cake too much. The crab cake should just hold together. Sprinkle with flour and fry until golden brown. Serves 4.