Originally Posted by
kipper
I'm jealous of people who can steam crabs. My only experience did not go well, and resulted in the friend who provided me with crabs from the Chesapeake Bay decided it was better to just steam them for me after that.
I know nothing about cooking east coast crab, but Dungenness are simply boiled for 15-17 minutes in very salty water (1/4 cup/gallon). Easy-peasy.
