Ultimate Crab Boil
- 3 dozen crabs
- 1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 3 large garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 bay leaves
- celery seed
- Italian spices
- basil
- oregano
- crushed red bell pepper
- kosher salt
- When we have a small catch we usually will steam the crabs instead of boiling - this would simply mean you place the vinegar in the bottom of the pot and add 2 - 3 cups of water just to get a steam going - the vinegar helps the crab meat come out of the shell easier. Steam for approximately 27 minutes.
- If you were boiling, you would just add all the ingredients to the pot adding enough water to cover the crabs- bring to a boil and throw in the live crabs. Cook for 12 minutes, drain and allow to rest before devouring.
- The ingredients that are listed below the bay leaves are all done to taste, using anywhere between 1/4 tsp to 1 tablespoons.
crabs, bay seasoning, white vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, celery, italian spices, basil, oregano, red bell pepper, kosher salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ultimate-crab-boil-270765 (may not work)