Classic Crab Boil

• 2 tablespoons mustard seed
• 2 tablespoons celery seed
• 1 tablespoon dill seed
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon whole allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
• 4 bay leaves
• Cheesecloth
• 8 quarts water
• 1/4 cup salt
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 whole live Dungeness crab (2 pounds each)
• Melted butter and lemon wedges

1. Place first seven ingredients on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string.
2. In a large stockpot, bring water, salt, lemon juice, cayenne and spice bag to a boil. Using tongs, add crab to stockpot; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until shells turn bright red, about 15 minutes.
3. Using tongs, remove crab from pot. Run under cold water or plunge into ice water. Serve with melted butter and lemon wedges.

celery, dill, coriander seeds, whole allspice, whole cloves, bay leaves, cheesecloth, water, salt, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, crab, butter

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/classic-crab-boil/ (may not work)