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.
Both are best boiled or steamed. To cook: Fill the bottom of a two-part steamer pot with half water and half cider vinegar. Heat to boiling. Put the crabs into the steamer top; cover. When the liquid boils again, cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the crab shells turn bright orange, with no dark red or reddish green patches.