Chesapeake Bay Steamed Blue Crabs

Ingredients

• 2 dozen live blue crabs
• 2 cups white vinegar
• 2 cups water or beer
• 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning, plus extra for serving
• Melted butter, for serving
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. 1Pour vinegar and water or beer into a large steaming pot fitted with a rack.
2. 2Bring the liquid to a boil.
3. 3Layer the crabs in the pot, sprinkling Old Bay seasoning generously between layers.
4. 4Cover tightly and steam 25-30 minutes, until the shells turn bright red-orange.
5. 5Pour the crabs onto a paper-lined table and let cool slightly.
6. 6Serve with melted butter, lemon wedges, and extra Old Bay for dipping.

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