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re: Chackbay Seasoning
Posted on 3/19/17 at 8:55 am to BRgetthenet
Posted on 3/19/17 at 8:55 am to BRgetthenet
Would adding a few Zatarans bags to this threds chackbay recepie help with the missing something that is needed?
Posted on 3/19/17 at 9:03 am to Crawdaddy
Yeah. I'm just finishing some leftover cold ones and I decided that next time I'm either gonna do a bunch of cayenne or just add some Zatarains. It's missing the heat I need. Kids and old people liked them. But I need more heat.
I think I'm gonna go back to my old recipe and just use chackbay as something to supplement what flav I already had.
I think I'm gonna go back to my old recipe and just use chackbay as something to supplement what flav I already had.
Posted on 3/19/17 at 9:39 am to BRgetthenet
I've posted what I do a few times in some of these threads. It's actually in the recipe book, too. I always had some straight Red pepper to the pot along with the mix. The combination of flavors taste best to me.
This post was edited on 3/19/17 at 9:49 am
Posted on 3/19/17 at 9:41 am to OTIS2
I prefer my crawfish with the Chinese red flavor, but if that's all you've got, you're missing something. Likewise, for me, if I do not have the Chinese red flavor in my crawfish bowl, I find It lacking.
Posted on 3/19/17 at 11:09 am to OTIS2
I'll try the Asian red pepper next time.
Like I said, it's a good base flav. But I agree, needed more heat.
Like I said, it's a good base flav. But I agree, needed more heat.
Posted on 3/19/17 at 11:24 am to BRgetthenet
I may have mislead you. The Chinese red is in the Chackbay. I think the best flavor combination is to use it, and and regular red pepper to the pot. For one sack of crawfish in around 35 quarts of water, I will use one bag of Chackbay, One cup of regular red pepper, salt, and liquid, plus the usual garlic, onions etc.
Posted on 3/19/17 at 11:28 am to OTIS2
quote:
regular red pepper to the pot.
I'm gonna do this. I did a bag and a half for 34 lbs of crawfish. I think this was the right amount. I can see using a lot of cayenne next time though.
All other things being equal with lemons, garlic, celery, etc.
Posted on 3/19/17 at 2:24 pm to BRgetthenet
Been lurking this thread and ordered some off of Amazon. Boiled 90 lbs last night, 45 lbs for each boil. That's about the max I can do in my 120 qt pot.
First boil--1 3/4 bags Chackbay, 1 1/2 boxes salt, 1/2 cup cayenne, 20 oz liquid boil, cup orange juice, cup lemon juice. These had good flavor and were still mild enough for the kids.
Second boil--added 1 1/4 bags Chackbay, 3/4 box salt, 1 1/2 cups cayenne, 32 oz liquid boil. These were plenty spicy and probably the best I've ever had.
I've been meaning to try Chackbay after I saw a thread several years ago but hadn't thought to look for it on Amazon. Don't know why, I buy everything else there. Have to find a local supply here in north LA though, don't want to spend $20 for 3 bags. How much does it cost in stores down there?
First boil--1 3/4 bags Chackbay, 1 1/2 boxes salt, 1/2 cup cayenne, 20 oz liquid boil, cup orange juice, cup lemon juice. These had good flavor and were still mild enough for the kids.
Second boil--added 1 1/4 bags Chackbay, 3/4 box salt, 1 1/2 cups cayenne, 32 oz liquid boil. These were plenty spicy and probably the best I've ever had.
I've been meaning to try Chackbay after I saw a thread several years ago but hadn't thought to look for it on Amazon. Don't know why, I buy everything else there. Have to find a local supply here in north LA though, don't want to spend $20 for 3 bags. How much does it cost in stores down there?
Posted on 3/19/17 at 2:31 pm to McDaddy
Order it by the case from the manufacturer. That's what I do. I think 12 packs, plus shipping, are just over $40. Have not ordered any this year, but I'm about to.
Posted on 3/19/17 at 3:12 pm to McDaddy
I paid around $3.50 a bag from Rouse's here in BR.
Posted on 3/29/17 at 2:27 pm to Earthquake 88
Any updates from any boilers out there as to how this is going for them?
Posted on 3/29/17 at 4:11 pm to McDaddy
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How much does it cost in stores down there?
Under $3 a bag. I think about $2.69 or $2.89
Posted on 3/30/17 at 12:58 pm to CHEDBALLZ
just picked up 3 more bags from Rouses
I think i am going to give this another go.
2 bags\2 salts\ 1\2 cup of cayenne \ 16 oz of liquid
--- Those that have done this... do you think that will bring some heat?
or what about bag of La and 1 bag of chackbay?
I think i am going to give this another go.
2 bags\2 salts\ 1\2 cup of cayenne \ 16 oz of liquid
--- Those that have done this... do you think that will bring some heat?
or what about bag of La and 1 bag of chackbay?
Posted on 3/30/17 at 1:07 pm to LSUvegasbombed
I think that's the magic formula LVB.
Posted on 3/30/17 at 1:10 pm to LSUvegasbombed
I add chackbay in with other dry mixes (Zats or LA), liquid boil, and dry bags all the time, and it's great.
I think it's consistently $3.50/bag at Rouses.
I think it's consistently $3.50/bag at Rouses.
Posted on 3/30/17 at 1:14 pm to Trout Bandit
i assume your talking about the first recipe.
I just know when i did 1.5 bags, 1.75 salts and 8 oz of liquid -- didnt use cayenne... they had good flavor but zero heat
I like them on the spicy side. I think the 2 bags, 2 salts and 16 oz of liquid and 1\2 cup of cayenne should bring some heat
I just know when i did 1.5 bags, 1.75 salts and 8 oz of liquid -- didnt use cayenne... they had good flavor but zero heat
I like them on the spicy side. I think the 2 bags, 2 salts and 16 oz of liquid and 1\2 cup of cayenne should bring some heat
Posted on 3/30/17 at 1:14 pm to GeauxldMember
got 3 bags for 8 something just second ago
had 3 bags left on the shelf
had 3 bags left on the shelf
This post was edited on 3/30/17 at 1:16 pm
Posted on 3/30/17 at 1:16 pm to LSUvegasbombed
I was agreeing with you using the 2 bags/2 salt/2 cups Zat and 1/2 cup cayenne for the first batch.
Posted on 3/30/17 at 1:17 pm to Trout Bandit
ill report back on that recipe Sunday or Monday
Posted on 3/30/17 at 1:38 pm to LSUvegasbombed
Guess it's cheaper than I recalled...
I'd just watch starting with 2 boxes of salt if you're mixing it with other powders. You can always taste and add more salt, if needed, before you add your crawfish...![](https://images.tigerdroppings.com/Images/Icons/Iconcheers.gif)
I'd just watch starting with 2 boxes of salt if you're mixing it with other powders. You can always taste and add more salt, if needed, before you add your crawfish...
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