Classic New England Lobster Roll

New England Lobster Roll Recipe by Woodman’s of Essex

Apparently created by a Milford, Connecticut, restaurateur named Harry Perry in 1927, the Lobster Roll sits nicely in the pantheon of New England culinary triumphs and remains a perennial favorite at Woodman’s.

Classic New England Lobster Roll

Lobster Roll Ingredients

2 pounds fresh-cooked lobster meat, cut into chunks

¾ cup mayonnaise

¾ tablespoons granulated sugar

¾ teaspoon apple cider vinegar

How to Make Lobster Rolls

In a bowl, combine sugar and vinegar and stir until sugar dissolves. Add mayonnaise and stir. Put the chunks of lobster meat in a separate bowl and slowly stir in the mayonnaise mixture. How much depends on how much mayonnaise you like it. Serve in a toasted roll or over a salad. Serves 4 to 5.

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