The two most common ways to cook lobsters are steaming and boiling. At Bud's we prefer to steam lobsters.

TO STEAM LOBSTERS, put about 2 inches of salted fresh water in the bottom of a large kettle. Bring the water to a rolling boil. Put in the live lobsters, one at a time, grasping just behind the claws. Cover pan and let the water boil again and begin timing. Allow 18 minutes for 1 to 1 1/4 pound lobsters ad 20 minutes for 1 1/2 to 2 pound lobsters.