Steamed Blue Crabs The "Truly Maryland Way"

  • 1/2 Cup Seafood Seasoning
  • 1/2 Cup Salt
  • 3 Cups White Vinegar
  • 3 Cups Beer (or water)
  • 3 Dozen Live (and lively) Maryland Blue Crabs
  • Mix seasoning, vinegar and beer (or water) well.
  • Put one-half crabs in 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 in color, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Serve hot or cold. Makes about 6 to 12 servings, depending upon size of crabs and other foods served.

** If two pots are used, layer crabs and measure seasoning mixture accordingly.