How Long Do You Cook A Whole Dungeness Crab?
The cooking time for a whole Dungeness crab varies depending on the size of the crab. As a general rule, it takes about 12-15 minutes to cook a 2-pound crab. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the crab, and then cook it until the meat is heated through and the shell is bright orange-red in color. Once cooked, remove the crab from the pot and allow it to cool before cracking it open and eating.