How to Remove the meat from Dungeness Crabs

Whole cooked Dungeoness crab.

Turn the crab over and unfold the “apron". Twist off and discard the apron.

Snap off and reserve the legs.

Pull off the large top shell. Spoon out the mustard and serve it or use it in sauces.

Pull off and discard the gills.

Cut the bottom section in half from front to back and then cut each half crosswise in half again.

Crack the legs with a cracker or by whacking them with a rolling pin.

Pull out the meat with an oyster fork.