Steamed Blue Crabs The Truly Maryland Way - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. seafood seasoning
1/2 c. salt
3 c. white vinegar
3 c. beer or water
3 doz. live or lively Maryland Blue hard crabs

Preparation

Mix seasonings, vinegar and beer (or water) well.
Put 1/2 crabs in very large pot with rack and tight fitting lid.
*Pour 1/2 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 9 to 12 servings, depending upon size of crabs.