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Steamed Blue Crabs - The Truly Maryland Way

This Steamed Blue Crabs - The Truly Maryland Way recipe uses Salt, White Vinegar, and Beer Or Water. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup
• 3 cup
• 3 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Mix seasonings, vinegar and beer (or water) well.

2. 2

   Put one-half crabs in very large pot with rack and TIGHT fitting lid.** Pour one-half seasoning mixture over top of crabs.

3. 3

   Add rest of crabs and remaining liquid.

4. 4

   Steam, covered until crabs turn bright red in color, about 20 or 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Serve hot or cold.