Steamed Blue Crabs (Maryland Style)

• 1/2 c Old Bay Seasoning
• 3 c white vinegar
• 3 c beer(or water)
• 3 dozen live Maryland Blue Hardshell Crabs

1. Mix Old Bay seasoning, vinegar, and beer (or water) in a very large pot with a rack,and tight-fitting lid.
2. Bring to a FULL BOIL.
3. In the rack, add one-half of the crabs, and sprinkle more Old Bay seasoning, just enough to cover the shells abit.
4. Repeat with the remainder of crabs.
5. Steam, covered, until crabs turn a bright red color, about 40-45 minutes.
6. Serve hot or cold.
7. Note: Serve crabs immediately if to be eaten hot.
8. To serve cold.
9. bring to room temperture and refrigerate until ready to use.

bay seasoning, white vinegar, beeror water, hardshell crabs

Taken from online-cookbook.com/goto/cook/rpage/000ABA (may not work)