How To Cook A New England Lobster

Step 1: Fill a large pot two thirds full with water. Add 1/2 cup of salt per gallon of water, and bring to a boil.

Step 2: Place the lobster(s) into the boiling water head first. Make sure the head is completely submerged.

Step 3: Cover the pot, and return to a boil.

Step 4: Cook lobster according to size:

Step 5: 10 minutes for 1 pound lobster.

Step 6: 13 minutes for 2 pound lobster.

Step 7: 3 additional minutes for each additional pound.

Step 8: The lobster is fully cooked when the lobster is bright red, and when the antennae pull out easily.