- In a heavy large pot with thick base, cover eggs with cold water and bring to a boil. 
- Remove the pot from the heat, cover, and let sit for exactly 14 minutes. 
- Plunge the eggs into a bowl of ice water to cool for 10 minutes. 
- Tap the eggs with the back of a spoon gently. 
- Eggs can sit in water overnight for incredibly easy to peel eggs. 
- When you're almost ready to serve, peel eggs. 
- Cut eggs in half, lengthwise. 
- Gently use a spoon to scoop out egg yolks. Place in small bowl nearby. 
- Add yolks and mayonnaise to the bowl. 
- Whip with a fork or electric mixer until yolk mixture is smooth and fluffy. 
- Scoop the yolk mix to a pastry bag fitted with a star tip, or a plastic bag with the corner cut off. 
- Scoop about a teaspoon crab meat into half of the egg white half. 
- Set the egg white halves on a serving platter and pipe in the filling. 
- Just before serving, sprinkle the deviled eggs with bacon, old bay, and chives. 
- Enjoy!