Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         crabmeat -- flaked
     3/4  cup           cracker crumbs
   1      large         egg -- beaten
   2      tablespoons   onion -- minced
   2      tablespoons   mayonnaise
   1      tablespoon    Worcestershire sauce
   1      tablespoon    mustard -- prepared
     3/4  teaspoon      hot pepper sauce
   1      teaspoon      -- salt
     1/2  teaspoon      black pepper -- ground fresh
                        cracker crumbs -- for dredging
                        peanut oil -- for frying cakes

Preparation:

In a medium bowl, mix together with fork the first 10 ingredients. Form mixture into 3-inch patties; roll in cracker crumbs. In a skillet or deep fat fryer, heat oil to 375F; fry patties until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with sauce of choice.