Crab Boil
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.