PM Update: Scattered showers and thunderstorms through the early evening. Much cooler on Monday. You may have to dodge some raindrops through about 8 tonight. A cold front moves through tomorrow morning and ushers in much more seasonable weather.
Only cook live crabs, because they deteriorate very quickly after they have expired. You can simply throw the crabs in a pot of boiling water to cook them. Depending on the size of the crabs, it will take between 6 and 10 minutes for them to cook thoroughly. If the crab is alive when you start, the amount of cooking time has very little to do with safety  it s more a question of whether the meat is underdone, overdone, or cooked just right.
Authentic Low-Country Crab Boil In just 99 seconds, weâll show you how to throw an authentic crab boil! In just 99 seconds, weâll show you how to throw an authentic crab boil! 1  The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of salt used in the boiling liquid. 2  The actual amount of salt consumed will vary.