Crawfish Boil

Crawfish and shrimp boils are found across southern Louisiana and it is the crawfish boil which is most closely linked to Louisiana cooking. To have a crawfish boil you just need a large pot fitted which has a basket strainer and heated by propane burner. Seasonings include crab boil packets, cayenne pepper, hot sauce, salt and lemons. While cooking the crawfish, you can add corn, new potatoes, onions, and heads of garlicduring the boil. The usual routine for a crawfish boil is to have a short boil accompanied with soaking time with the heat turned off. The items in the pot are removed, drained, and dumped onto a covered table. Cajun Barbecue offers crawfish boil kits, stock pots and propane burners at discount prices. These are the essentials for a great crawfish boil.