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.
Things You Will Need To Boil Crab. Before you know how to boil crab, there's a few things you should have handy... 1  A big pot, depending on how many crab you have to boil. 2  A pot, like the picture above, can hold 2 good size whole crab.3  The picture below shows what I use when we catch a lot of crab. Carefully add the whole crab to the water. 2  Make sure the crabs are all covered in water. 3  Boil them until the shells turn red, for approximately 20 minutes counting time after the water comes back to a full boil.