How to Cook and Clean Live Crab at Home
How to Cook and Clean Live Crab at Home. This guide will walk you through how to clean live crabs, the best cooking methods, and tips for caring for your crabs before they hit the pot.
Equipment
- 1 Steamer Pot for Cooking 11 inch
- 1 Stockpot – 16 Quart – Brushed Stainless Steel – Heavy Duty Induction Pot with Lid
- 1 KitchenAid Stainless Steel Utility Tong
- 1 Large Cooler
- Large 5 Gallon Plastic Zipper Storage Bags
- Heat Resistant Glove
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Fresh Crabs
- 10 cups Water
- 1/4 cup Slap your Mama or Seasoning of your Choice
- 1 liter Sprite
Transporting the Crab
Instructions
How to Clean the Crab
- Place the freshly caught crab in a large bucket with a cover and add ice on top. This will make the crab "sleep" and easy to handle.
- Once you arrive home, remove impurities- sand, seaweed, and leaves from the crab and use a hose to rinse the crabs.
- If you are removing the shell, gently take it off and place it in a plastic bag, then throw it in the trash immediately during cold weather. In the summer, store the shell in the freezer until trash pickup day, when you can dispose of it. We do this because shells can become smelly. After removing the shell, clean the gut with water.
Steaming
- Place the prepared crab upside down in the steamer's steaming tray. If you have a small steamer, cook the crab in batches.
- Add ten cups of water and let the water boil. Place the steaming tray on top and let the crabs cook on high flame for thirty minutes.
- Let the crab cool down and transfer to a ziplock to freeze.
How to Cook Crabs By Boiling
- Place prepared and cleaned crab upside down in a large pot. Add one litre of Sprite. Cover the pot and let the crab cook for thirty minutes.