Crab Boil

Recipe Date: February 1, 2025
Difficulty: Easy
Measurements: Imperial (US)

Two crabs cook perfectly and quickly in 8 quarts of water. Be sure to use an enamel, stainless steel or other non-reactive pot to cook the crabs. Serves 2 to 4

Ingredients

  • 8 quarts water
  • ¼ cup seafood seasoning (Old Bay, etc)
  • ¼ cup vinegar
  • ¼ cup kosher salt
  • Two 2½ pound crabs

Directions

Bring the water, spice, vinegar and salt to a boil. Add the crab and boil for 12 minutes. Reduce the heat if the pot starts to boil over. Remove the crabs promptly and cool to warm before cracking.