Pull off the switch cover plate by removing the two screws with a screwdriver. Turn the switch to the on position. Verify that the power is off to the switch by touching one leg of a circuit tester to the ground wire within the box, and the other to one of the two contact screws on the switch.
Boiling is the most common way to cook crabs and a favorite for all varieties. 1  Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Make sure to salt it enough so it tastes as salty as ocean water. 2  Add the crabs as quickly after one another as possible, so they cook for the same amount of time.
When the crabs are ready...everyone wants to eat! For each dozen of blue claw hard-shell crabs, use one cup of water and one cup of vinegar, which should be put in the container first. Use tongs, or a gloved hand to place the crabs on an elevated platform in the container after the liquid is boiling. Then generously sprinkle seasoning over each layer of crabs.