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.
The easiest way to prepare your crab for eating is to cook it first and then clean it. 1  Use about Â¼ cup of salt per gallon of fresh water and bring to a boil. 2  Immerse the whole crab and again bring the water to boiling. 3  Boil for about 18-20 minutes. Remove the crab from the pot and rinse under cool water to stop the cooking process and cool the shell for handling. Remove the abdomen with your fingers (also called the apron, it is the flap of shell on the underside of the crab).