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.
Here's my tried-and-true method for cooking blue crab: 1  Put an inch or two of water into a big, sturdy pot. 2  Cover the pot, put it on the stove or over a hot campfire, and bring the water to a rolling boil. 3  When the water is boiling, drop your crabs into the pot. 4  Be sure not to pack them in too tightly.ere's my tried-and-true method for cooking blue crab: 1  Put an inch or two of water into a big, sturdy pot. 2  When the water is boiling, drop your crabs into the pot. 3  Put the lid back on the pot, and continue to boil on high heat for about 10 minutes. 4  Lift the lid and check on your crabs.