Lobster Boil
Ingredients
| Lobster Weight | Boil Time |
| 1 pound | 8 minutes |
| 1 1/4 pounds | 9-10 minutes |
| 1 1/2 pounds | 11-12 minutes |
| 1 3/4 pounds | 12-13 minutes |
| 2 pounds | 15 minutes |
| 2 1/2 pounds | 20 minutes |
| 3 pounds | 25 minutes |
| 5 pounds | 35-40 minutes |
Directions
Choose a pot large enough to hold all the lobsters comfortably; do not crowd them. A 4- to 5-gallon pot can handle 6 to 8 pounds of lobster.
Fill with water, allowing 3 quarts of water per 1-1/2 to 2 pounds of lobster. Add 1/4 cup sea salt for each gallon of water. Bring the water to a rolling boil.
Add the live lobsters one at a time, and start timing immediately. Do not cover. Stir the lobsters halfway through cooking.
Let the lobsters rest for 5 minutes or so after cooking to allow the meat to absorb some of the moisture in the shell.
