Instructions

1. 1
   Bring 12 cups of water to a boil in a pan that is large enough to accommodate the entire lobster.
2. 2
   Stick a sharp knife in the head of the lobster from the top down, and make a quick 'lever' movement downwards with the knife until it is completely through. This kills the lobster almost instantly.
3. 3
   Add the lobster to the boiling water and cook until it turns a bright red.
4. 4
   Remove and let cool.
5. 5
   Carefully slice the tail open along the midsection and remove the cooked tail meat.