Steamed Blue Crabs

• 2 dozen live, hard shell blue crabs
  
  
• 3 cups vinegar
  
  
• 3 cups water or beer
  
  
• 1 cup Old Bay or other seafood seasoning
  
  
• Use a steamer or a large pot with a rack and a tight-fitting lid.
  
  
• Pour vinegar and water or beer into steamer and bring to a boil.
  
  
• Add crabs, a few at a time, and sprinkle each layer with seasoning.
  
  
• Steam 25 to 30 minutes.