Cooking Supplies

There are a couple essential Cooking Supplies needed for preparing crab.

Large Stock Pot or Double Boiler
One of the most important will be a stock pot or double boiler. You can either boil the crab or use a basket to sit above the water to steam the crabs.

Crab Tongs
These are one of the most important items. Because you will be working with live crabs, it is essential beginners use tongs. Use tongs to transport the live crabs from the cooler/basket to the pot.

Hammer/Mallet
This is essential for cleaning the crabs. The mallet will be used to break the claws and pull out the meat.

Sharp Knife
This will be used for the picking of the crabs. It is important this knife is sharp, in order to cut through the core shell of the crab.

Old Bay Seaoning
Always keep Old Bay Seasoning on hand. This is great to use in the steaming or boiling process.