Crab question...

[AceArcher]

You can use the same pot you use to boil crabs in to steam them. you just need to get a lid that fits decent (or cover pot with a wet towel when steaming)

put a couple cleaned rocks / bricks in the bottom of the pot and lay a grate on them. fill up to the grate with a mixture of 1/2 water (or beer or a mix thereof) and 1/2 apple cider vinegar.

get that to a rolling boil. put cold crabs in layers in the pot quickly... after putting in a layer of a dozen or so crabs sprinkle seasoning on that layer.... proceed to next layer etc.....etc.... etc... until pots full or your out of crabs.

turn fire back up so you go back to rolling boil... cover pot good and after about 2-3 minutes when good steam appears let them steam for 18-20 minutes.

after they are done turn fire off open pot (dont burn yourself on the steam) and then serve..

the meat remains succulent (its VERY moist) and has a much stronger crab flavor. if you like more seasoning just dip em in a bit of the stuff caked on the shell. For dipping the crabs lumps in... my favorites are..

1) drawn butter with some lemon juice and basil chopped in it.

2) apple cider vinegar with a little bit of seasoning mixed in it.

3) soy sauce, Garlic powder, and a dash of sesame oil


to make the seasoning for the crabs just mix 1/2 old bay with 1/2 kosher salt (old bay by itself on crabs doesn't produce good results.)


Do yourself a favor, try it once... you won't be disappointed.