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Steamed Blue Crabs - The Truly Maryland Way

Make Steamed Blue Crabs - The Truly Maryland Way at home with Seafood Seasoning, Salt, White Vinegar, Beer Or Water, and Live Maryland B. Serves 12. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 3 cup
• 3 cup
• 3

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Recipe by: The Maryland Seafood Cookbook.

2. 2

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

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Add rest of crabs and remaining liquid.

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Serve hot or cold.