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.
Put the potatoes in an appropriately sized pot. Add the potatoes; they should cover the bottom of the pot. Cover them with water by about an inch. Add crab boil seasonings and a few four finger pinches of salt. Put your crabs, corn and keilbasa into the pot with a cover. Put the pot over high heat. Pay attention to when the water reaches a boil; when it does, reduce the heat to medium high. Cook for another 12 to 18 minutes or until the crabs are steamed through.