Boiled Lobster

Ingredients

• 1 lobster
• 3 quarts of water
• 1/3 cup of salt

Directions

1. Take the 3 quarts of water and set it to a boil. 
2. Take rubber bands and tie the claws together.
3. Once water is boiling, add the 1/3 cup of salt to the water and place lobsters inside the pot. 
4. Depending on the size of the lobster, let it boil from half an hour to an hour. 
5. When the lobster is bright red take it out of the pot and place on a sieve until cooled. 
6. When cooled, place lobster face down and split open the tail and claws and throw away the lady fingers and head. 
7. Enjoy!

Source — The Unrivalled Cook-Book
Prepared by Chandler Williamson
Louisiana Anthology
September 18, 2023