There are few time-honored traditions in the U. S today, and none like the low country boils from the South. It is considered to be the southeastern coast equivalent to a New England clambake. Like many other traditional recipes, it is common to get people bickering about the right way to have the things done. The truth is that there is no single formula that is accepted by everyone, as such, it is acceptable to change the ingredients depending on the tradition you have chosen to follow.
The two most commonly used setup for making the boils include the use of a strainer and burner pot that is common for a deep frying turkey. The other method is to use a stove setup with large pots. The size and space available are the only limiting factors in this case. Otherwise, it is simple to prepare and can feed a large crowd or a small family gathering, all that you need is the right amount of ingredients.
Having said so, the boil will be incomplete without some basic ingredients like the potatoes, the corn on the cobs, the sausages and the shrimp with its shell. Additional ingredients are allowed depending on what you prefer.
Additional ingredients include crab boil (3-ounce), 1 lemon (cut into two halves), fresh crawfish (2 pounds) and a bottle of pale beer. There can be a cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, and even hot sauce among others. This makes a boil that can serve 30-40 people.
The cooking starts by first filling the container (30-quart pot) half full of water. Then add Old Bay Seasoning to taste. You can use other seasoning depending on your preference. Most people use 2 ounces of the Old Bay, although it can be more or less depending on your preferences.
Heats the water until it boils and then add the potatoes. After cooking for 15 minutes, add the sausage. This is then cooked for additional 5 minutes, after which you add the corn still on the cob. Next, cook for three minutes and then add the shrimp. Within two minutes, the shrimp turns pink and starts to float. This signals that the meal is ready.
The biggest variation that exists comes in when others opt to boil each of the ingredients separately. This, however, means that you miss on the two main advantages commonly associated with the boil. These are the relative ease of preparation and the unique flavor that comes with the sharing of flavor. Others also prefer to add the crab legs into the mix.
Regardless of your chosen method, the country boil offers the perfect alternative to spend a Memorial Day weekend with the family and loved ones. It offers a great way to get-together as you make this time honored traditional recipe. In order to feed a crowd, you only have to multiply the ingredients.
The two most commonly used setup for making the boils include the use of a strainer and burner pot that is common for a deep frying turkey. The other method is to use a stove setup with large pots. The size and space available are the only limiting factors in this case. Otherwise, it is simple to prepare and can feed a large crowd or a small family gathering, all that you need is the right amount of ingredients.
Having said so, the boil will be incomplete without some basic ingredients like the potatoes, the corn on the cobs, the sausages and the shrimp with its shell. Additional ingredients are allowed depending on what you prefer.
Additional ingredients include crab boil (3-ounce), 1 lemon (cut into two halves), fresh crawfish (2 pounds) and a bottle of pale beer. There can be a cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, and even hot sauce among others. This makes a boil that can serve 30-40 people.
The cooking starts by first filling the container (30-quart pot) half full of water. Then add Old Bay Seasoning to taste. You can use other seasoning depending on your preference. Most people use 2 ounces of the Old Bay, although it can be more or less depending on your preferences.
Heats the water until it boils and then add the potatoes. After cooking for 15 minutes, add the sausage. This is then cooked for additional 5 minutes, after which you add the corn still on the cob. Next, cook for three minutes and then add the shrimp. Within two minutes, the shrimp turns pink and starts to float. This signals that the meal is ready.
The biggest variation that exists comes in when others opt to boil each of the ingredients separately. This, however, means that you miss on the two main advantages commonly associated with the boil. These are the relative ease of preparation and the unique flavor that comes with the sharing of flavor. Others also prefer to add the crab legs into the mix.
Regardless of your chosen method, the country boil offers the perfect alternative to spend a Memorial Day weekend with the family and loved ones. It offers a great way to get-together as you make this time honored traditional recipe. In order to feed a crowd, you only have to multiply the ingredients.
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