There is no one specific boiled crab recipe, as there are many different ways to boil crab. Some methods include boiling the crab in water with Old Bay seasoning, boiling the crab in beer, or boiling the crab in a mixture of water and vinegar.
Fill a large (10-quart) stockpot one-third full with water.
Add the lemons, potatoes, corn, onions, salt, and peppers.
Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
Let boil for 10 minutes.
Add the crabs, (if blue crabs are not available, substitute othersmall to medium crabs), cover, and return to boil.
Once steamstarts to escape from under the cover, let cook for 15 minutes.
Turn off the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes more.
He writes, We liketo lay out the crabs and vegetables on a large table coveredwith lots of paper and have a feast.