Steamed Lobsters In Beer

You will need a large kettle with a rack that will hold the food 3 inches above the bottom of the pan, such as a preserving kettle. I use a stockpot with a few large rocks in the bottom. This is another way to keep the food above the liquid.

Put the rack upside down, so its surface is above the bottom of the pan. Place the potatoes and onions on the rack. Add 1 quart of beer; cover and bring to a boil. Steam for 8 to 10 minutes. Uncover, check to see how much beer has evaporated and add more beer or water if necessary. Be sure there is always at least 2 inches of liquid in the bottom of the pot.

Place the lobsters over the potatoes and the onions, then put the corn on top of the lobsters. Put the steamers into a cheesecloth bag and place on top of lobsters then add hotdogs. Cover and start timing the cooking from the moment steam escapes from under the cover. Cook 25 minutes. When the food is cooked, remove the ingredients with large tongs and arrange on individual platters. Serve with melted butter for dipping.