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Master List and Ratings of Boiled Crawfish Sides - Besides Generic

Posted on 3/3/17 at 2:59 pm
Posted by SUB
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Posted on 3/3/17 at 2:59 pm
Provide ratings!

I'd like to create a master list of sides that people use in their crawfish boils, besides the generic potatoes, corn, onions, sausage and garlic. I'll create 4 categories: vegetables, fruit, meat, and spices. Tell me what you have put in and rate how it turned out on a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the "you must try this", 3 being "good", and 1 being "don't do it"). I'll add your suggestions and rankings to the master list once submitted.

I'll stat it off:

Vegetables
Baby Bok Choy (4)
Broccoli (4)
Mushrooms (5)
Cauliflower (3)
Fresh green beans (3)
Artichokes (3)
Golden beets (5)
Sweet potatoes (3)(4)
Brussel Sprouts (halved) (3)(4)
Brussel Sprouts (whole) (5)
Canned corn with holes punched in can (?)
Carrots (?)
Edemame (?)
Nopales, i.e. cactus (4)

Fruit
Pineapple (3)
Oranges (?)
Garlic

Meats (I know eggs aren't actually considered meat, but I'm putting them here)
Poached Eggs (5)
Boiled Eggs (4)
Whole small fryers tied in panty hose (?)
Homemade tamales in the husk...just drop them in the boil long enough to warm them up (?)
Hot dogs (?)
Pork Tenderloin (?)
Cheesy Brats (?)

Spices Rate these on how you think they add to the overall flavor of everything else in the boil, though some of these are edible
Habaneros (Fresh) tops removed (5) About 0.65 lbs per batch
Serranos (Fresh) tops removed, cut in half (5) About 1.75 lbs per batch
Jalapenos (Fresh) tops removed, cut in half (5) About 2 lbs per batch
Lemons (2)
This post was edited on 3/20/17 at 1:38 pm
Posted by Gris Gris
OTIS!NO RULES FOR SAUCES ON STEAK!!
Member since Feb 2008
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Posted on 3/3/17 at 3:02 pm to
Whole small fryers tied in panty hose per Martini.
Posted by birddog14
DFW Texas
Member since Mar 2014
1442 posts
Posted on 3/3/17 at 3:08 pm to
homemade tamales in the husk...just drop them in the boil long enough to warm them up..
This post was edited on 3/3/17 at 3:09 pm
Posted by SUB
Member since Jan 2001
Member since Jan 2009
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Posted on 3/3/17 at 3:11 pm to
Give me your ratings on those if you don't mind.
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
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Posted on 3/3/17 at 3:16 pm to
Someone once brought yuca to me to throw in when I boiled. It was interesting.
Posted by I am GLORIOUS
On Tanden's Pond
Member since Oct 2016
3128 posts
Posted on 3/3/17 at 3:48 pm to
Brussels sprouts

I also know some people that say oranges are essential -- I never reall noticed any discernible difference in taste
This post was edited on 3/3/17 at 3:50 pm
Posted by SUB
Member since Jan 2001
Member since Jan 2009
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Posted on 3/3/17 at 4:42 pm to
Crap, I forgot about brussel sprouts! I love those in there. I always half them because they don't soak up much if you leave them whole.
Posted by kengel2
Team Gun
Member since Mar 2004
30897 posts
Posted on 3/3/17 at 6:31 pm to
Hot dogs

Can corn, just put some small holes in the can

For oranges, just use whatever number you use for lemons. Do oranges instead of lemons. Not the best, but its different.
Posted by bossflossjr
The Great State of Louisiana
Member since Sep 2005
12262 posts
Posted on 3/3/17 at 6:38 pm to
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Whole small fryers tied in panty hose per Martini.


Easily top of the meat list. Makes a killer chicken salad.
Posted by jmh5724
Member since Jan 2012
2138 posts
Posted on 3/3/17 at 6:39 pm to
Carrots
Posted by Tino
:yawn:
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Posted on 3/3/17 at 7:03 pm to
When do you put the carrots in?
Posted by jmh5724
Member since Jan 2012
2138 posts
Posted on 3/3/17 at 7:17 pm to
If it's fresh carrots I do them with the potatoes. If it's the bag type I throw them in during the soak.
Posted by holygrale
Gonzales
Member since Oct 2008
1915 posts
Posted on 3/3/17 at 8:21 pm to
Edemame???
Posted by Brettesaurus Rex
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2009
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Posted on 3/3/17 at 9:54 pm to
I can't take credit for it, but a pork tenderloin in the boil is delicious under meats.
Posted by SW2SCLA
We all float down here
Member since Feb 2009
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Posted on 3/3/17 at 10:44 pm to
If you really want to make this legit you should update the OP with optimum boil/soak times.
Posted by Stadium Rat
Metairie
Member since Jul 2004
9575 posts
Posted on 3/3/17 at 10:49 pm to
What is Golden Beats?
Posted by SUB
Member since Jan 2001
Member since Jan 2009
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Posted on 3/6/17 at 9:28 am to
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What is Golden Beats?


I spelled beet wrong...whoops!



It's a beet but it doesn't taste sweet like a red beet. It's more savory and very good. I don't like red beets much at all, but I love golden. You may be able to find them at Whole foods.
Posted by CarRamrod
Spurbury, VT
Member since Dec 2006
57472 posts
Posted on 3/6/17 at 9:37 am to
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I can't take credit for it, but a pork tenderloin in the boil is delicious under meats.


you didnt live next door to me in Burbank estates circa 2005 did you? i emptied the freezer one night and that was the best thing we cooked.
Posted by SUB
Member since Jan 2001
Member since Jan 2009
20928 posts
Posted on 3/6/17 at 11:07 am to
quote:

If you really want to make this legit you should update the OP with optimum boil/soak times.


No thanks. It varies with pot type, pot size, burner type, and personal preference.
Posted by chackbay
the bay area, la.
Member since Jan 2004
1745 posts
Posted on 3/6/17 at 11:22 am to
garlic please..
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