Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat

Turn the heat down to medium-low and add salt to taste. Let it simmer

Add <quantity>4</quantity> brown crabs

Simmer for 18-20m until the shells start to turn orange and the crabs are fully cooked

Prepare a large ice bath

Transfer the crabs directly to the ice bath to stop the cooking

Twist and pull the claws to remove them

Crack the claws in the intersections using a nutcracker. Be careful not to damage the meat

Remove the meat from the claws using kitchen tweezers or a small spoon

Pull the abdomen with your hands to separate it from the shell

Gently remove the gills, the yellow organs, and the darker membrane right beneath the abdomen. Discard these pieces and pick the light meat

Transfer the meat to a dish. The crab is cooked and cleaned