Ganjang-Gejang (Korean Soy Marinated Crabs)

1. Put the crabs to sleep by freezing them for 2 hours.
2. While the crabs are asleep, set your pot on medium high heat & combine the following ingredients: 6 cups of water, 1 whole onion (sliced), 2 knobs of ginger (rough slices), 5 bay leaves, 3 stalks of green onions, 2.5 cups of low sodium soy sauce, 1/2 cup of Korean rice syrup or mirin, Birds Eye chili as preferred, 1 sheet of dried kelp (cut into pieces), 3 shiitake mushrooms, and 1 tbsp of minced garlic. (Note: the original recipe also calls for 1 whole apple, sliced).
3. After 20 minutes, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 60 minutes.
4. Strain the liquid into a bowl, toss the solids, and allow the liquid to fully cool.
5. Remove the crab from the freezer, remove the apron, and thoroughly scrub/clean the crab.
6. Run the crab through cold water multiple times between brushing.
7. Place the crab into a container and pour in the cooled marinade.
8. Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.