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Steamed Blue Crabs

Source of Recipe

Master Chef Don's 2008 Collection


Recipe Introduction

Makes:9 or more servings Note: Serve crabs immediately if to be eaten hot. To serve cold. bring to room temperture and refrigerate until ready to use. Comments Goes well with:Corn on the Cob. It's the BEST EVER!!!!!!!

List of Ingredients

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


Recipe

Mix Old Bay seasoning, vinegar, and beer (or water) in a very large pot with a rack,and tight-fitting lid.
Bring to a FULL BOIL.
In the rack, add one-half of the crabs, and sprinkle more Old Bay seasoning, just enough to cover the shells abit.
Repeat with the remainder of crabs.
Steam, covered, until crabs turn a bright red color, about 40-45 minutes.
Serve hot or cold.