How to Cook A Crabby Bag

Step 1: Getting Ready | How to Cook A Crabby Bag

First, make sure your Crabby Bag is frozen. It needs to be nice and frozen before we start cooking. If it's not frozen, put it back in the freezer for a while.

Step 2: Find a Big Pot | How to Cook A Crabby Bag

Now, we need to find a big pot. The pot should be big enough to hold your frozen Crabby Bag. But it shouldn't be so big that the lid can't fit on top. The lid will help keep the Crabby Bag in place while it cooks.

Step 3: Add Water | How to Cook A Crabby Bag

Next, we need to add water to the pot. You should fill the pot with a little less than half of water. For example, if your pot can hold 12 quarts of water (that's a lot of water!), you should put about 5 quarts of water in the pot.

Step 4: Boil the Water | How to Cook A Crabby Bag

Now, we need to boil the water. Turn the stove on high and wait. You can tell the water is boiling when it starts moving around and bubbling. Be careful – boiling water is very hot!

Step 5: Add the Crabby Bag | How to Cook A Crabby Bag

Once the water is boiling, it's time to add the frozen Crabby Bag. Be very careful when you do this because the water is hot. If you add too much water to the pot, it might spill over when you put the Crabby Bag in. If this happens, just take some water out.

Step 6: Keep an Eye on the Water | How to Cook A Crabby Bag

While the Crabby Bag is cooking, make sure there's always water in the pot. If the water gets too low, add some more. The Crabby Bag needs to stay underwater to cook properly.

Step 6: Keep an Eye on the Water | How to Cook A Crabby Bag

While the Crabby Bag is cooking, make sure there's always water in the pot. If the water gets too low, add some more. The Crabby Bag needs to stay underwater to cook properly.

Step 7: Put a Lid on the Pot | How to Cook A Crabby Bag

Now, put a lid on the pot. This step is very important! The lid helps keep the Crabby Bag underwater. If the Crabby Bag floats on top of the water, it won't cook correctly. If your Crabby Bag isn't cooked right, you'll know because the food inside will be cold, and the potatoes might be watery.

Step 8: Cook for 30-40 Minutes | How to Cook A Crabby Bag

Keep the stove on high and let the Crabby Bag cook for 30-40 minutes. After 30 minutes, start checking to see if it's done. The food inside should be hot, and the potatoes should be cooked. If you don't like the taste of boiled potatoes, you can put them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes after

Step 9: Be Safe When Handling Hot Items | How to Cook A Crabby Bag

After 30-40 minutes, your Crabby Bag should be ready! But be careful – it’s going to be very hot. Use oven mitts or a thick towel to handle the pot and the bag.

Step 10: Shake and Cool Down