re: How much crab boil for 50lbs of crawfish

Yeah I'd try to get a bigger pot. I don't even know if you can get 20 lbs in a 30 quart. My 60 qt pot can't even do 30 lbs with fixings. You'll probably be doing 4 batches with 50 lbs of crawfish using a 30 qt pot.

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So tell me if I got this right-

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I would not add dry seasoning after crawfish are in pot. I've never done it, seen anyone do it, or heard of anyone on here do it.

Fill your pot with water halfway or a little higher. Bring to a boil.

Add seasoning for 1 batch. If using a 30 qt pot, half of a large bag of dry seasoning and about 6 oz liquid boil seasoning. Some people here add liquid boil when cutting the heat after crawfish are cooked. I don't see the point.

Add lemons and potatoes and boil for 10-15 min (until soft)

Add crawfish (I'm guessing it'll be closer to 10-15 lbs)

Bring water back to a boil then cut off heat.

Add frozen corn to cool everything. Stir. You could add some ice if you like but you don't have to.

Let it sit and start tasting after 10-15 minutes. They are ready when the flavor gets to where you like it.

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So do I add more seasoning after each batch? How much should I add after the first and second batch?

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Yes, rule of thumb here is you add about 1/2 as much seasoning in every subsequent batch. You may need to change water out after 3 batches if it seems dirty.