Md. Steamed Blue Crabs

By Gothelp

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup seafood seasoning
• 1/2 cup salt
• 3 cups white vinegar
• 3 cups beer (or water)
• 3 dozen live Maryland Blue hard crabs

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from skipjack.net

Preparation

Step 1

Mix seasonings, vinegar and beer (or water) well.
Put one-half crabs in a very large pot with rack and TIGHT fitting lid.
Pour one-half of seasoning mixture over top.
Add rest of crabs and remaining liquid.
Steam covered, until crabs turn bright red color, about 20 to 30 minutes.
Serve hot or cold. Serves 9-12, depending on the size of the crabs.

Note:
Be sure to clean your pot as soon as possible after you eat. Some folks like to take it out and hose it off outside before finishing the job with soap and water.