Nana Bet's Traditional Boiled Maine Lobster Maine people traditionally have very simple taste. For four generations, Nana Bet served our family traditional Maine Boiled Lobster with drawn butter. It is still the most popular way local folks cook their lobsters. Start by selecting a pot large enough to completely submerge your delectable decapods. Allow the water to come to a rapid boil before adding your lobsters.
Many people prefer to add salt to taste.
A good ballpark is 2 tablespoons per quart of water. Place lobsters in the boiling water. The most popular way to serve the boiled lobster is with a side of drawn butter. There are many folk story's about lobsters screaming when you put them in the water, and how you need to place them in head first. Don't believe a word of it.