Lobster Boil

Directions

1. 1
   Fill a large stock pot with water. The pot should be large enough to fit the lobsters with plenty of room.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil and salt the water. Quarter the onion and cut the head of garlic through the widest part of the head. Add to the boiling water
3. 3
   Before boiling the lobsters, snip the rubber bands off the claws. Add lobsters to the boiling water.
4. 4
   Cook lobsters according to weight: 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
5. 5
   Divide the clams in half and tie up each half loosely with cheese cloth. Make sure there is room for the clams to open.
6. 6
   7 minutes before the lobsters are done cooking, add the clams
7. 7
   3 minutes before lobsters are done cooking, add the corn.
8. 8
   Remove lobsters and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Strain the boil and arrange on a platter.
9. 9
   Serve with lemon wedges and melted butter