How long do i boil stone crabs for?

Question

do i put them in the pot after the water is boiling?

Answer 1

put everything in

bring to a boil

wait 6 min and turn off

wait 15-20  then you are done

Answer 2

Get ample water to a rolling boil, add a table spoon of coarse salt, let come back to a boil and drop in. Cook for no more than 6 minutes. Pull out and let cool on its own (don't drop into cold water)