Pick it up and feel how heavy it is. Make sure the tail curls under and the shell is not damaged. Make sure the claws are secured with bands. Lobsters overcook very quickly. For a slightly more involved cooking method that ensures tender lobsters, pour boiling water over them and let them steep for just 3 minutes.
Lobsters make a high-pitched sound when they are boiled.
Although it sounds like they are crying, it is actually the result of gases being released under their shells. The lobster shells become red while they are being cooked. Inc. How things get done. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .