CHESAPEAKE CRAB BOIL

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Make and share this Chesapeake Crab Boil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Crab

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups beer
1 cup white distilled vinegar
1/4 cup Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 cup salt
1 1/2 dozen live blue crabs
1 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Combine the beer, vinegar, Old Bay, and salt in a medium nonreactive bowl; set aside.
  • Place a rack in the bottom of a large, deep, nonreactive kettle.
  • Pile half the crabs on the rack and pour in half the beer mixture; add the remaining crabs and beer mixture.
  • Set over med-high heat and bring to a boil; adjust the heat so the liquid bubbles gently, cover tight, and steam the crabs for 20-25 minutes or until they are bright red.
  • Serve at once with melted butter and plenty of napkins.
  • Don't forget to put out a large bowl to catch the crab shells.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.3, Fat 31.4, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 130.5, Sodium 5122, Carbohydrate 2.9, Protein 12.1

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