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Posted on 3/6/17 at 12:59 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
Usually about 25-30 minutes Thib. I do the same as you. When the water starts to bubble I shut the fire off and let them soak.
What I was talking about is not using Zatarain and going straight Chackbay and salt. I don't think that 12 oz bag of Chackbay and a couple of boxes of salt will do a sack of crawfish the way I like them to taste. That 12 oz bag needs a cup or two of something else such as liquid crab boil. Or if you go straight Chackbay and salt I think it needs at least 2 of those 12 oz bags. I just don't know for sure because I've only used that Chackbay once. I'm not sure how it would taste by itself with salt.
What I was talking about is not using Zatarain and going straight Chackbay and salt. I don't think that 12 oz bag of Chackbay and a couple of boxes of salt will do a sack of crawfish the way I like them to taste. That 12 oz bag needs a cup or two of something else such as liquid crab boil. Or if you go straight Chackbay and salt I think it needs at least 2 of those 12 oz bags. I just don't know for sure because I've only used that Chackbay once. I'm not sure how it would taste by itself with salt.
This post was edited on 3/6/17 at 1:12 pm
Posted on 3/6/17 at 2:25 pm to Earthquake 88
I use a bag and a half, 8 oz of liquid, and 2 boxes of salt. I let them soak until they sink. At that point they will no longer take in any seasoning no matter what you have in there
Posted on 3/6/17 at 2:49 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
so these are 12 oz bags correct?
how do you do a half of a bag? tear it open and tie it back off?
how do you do a half of a bag? tear it open and tie it back off?
Posted on 3/6/17 at 2:54 pm to LSUvegasbombed
That or a ziplock bag or other type of airtight storage is probably fine depending on how long you plan to keep it.
This post was edited on 3/6/17 at 2:54 pm
Posted on 3/6/17 at 3:29 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
That's how I do mine. Let them sink. I'm going to try your proportions next that you posted on that thread you started. Good stuff and thanks for sharing.
Posted on 3/6/17 at 3:47 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
quote:Size or weight of bag?
Bag of chackbay
Posted on 3/6/17 at 5:20 pm to LSUvegasbombed
I buy 3 bags assuming I'm doing one sack each boil. Leave the 1/2 bag in a ziplock until next boil and then you're good to go
Posted on 3/6/17 at 5:21 pm to CptEllerby277
quote:
Size or weight of bag?
I've never looked, but others here have said 12oz
To my knowledge they only come in one size
Posted on 3/6/17 at 5:31 pm to CptEllerby277
12 ounce
Posted on 3/6/17 at 5:42 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
thib I think I'm going to try ur amounts on a practice run this weekend.
Extremely nervous
I usually put celery in mine, do u think I should continue using it? Or should I dump a lil can of celery salt in there on top of the two boxes of salt?
Extremely nervous
I usually put celery in mine, do u think I should continue using it? Or should I dump a lil can of celery salt in there on top of the two boxes of salt?
Posted on 3/6/17 at 5:43 pm to LSUvegasbombed
mate, you are making this way too complicated
Posted on 3/6/17 at 6:31 pm to LSUvegasbombed
quote:
thib I think I'm going to try ur amounts on a practice run this weekend.
Extremely nervous
I usually put celery in mine, do u think I should continue using it? Or should I dump a lil can of celery salt in there on top of the two boxes of salt?
I would put it in. I think Chackbay may have some celery salt in it, but it won't hurt
This post was edited on 3/6/17 at 6:32 pm
Posted on 3/6/17 at 6:55 pm to LSUvegasbombed
My ratio is on the first page. I always add celery. Do it baw.
FYI...Initially I put a half a bag of Chack, cup of liquid and box of salt for the veggies and whatnots. remove those then drop a whole bag of Chack, another cup of liquid and half a box of salt. Bring the water to a berl...drop dads and pop another top.
FYI...Initially I put a half a bag of Chack, cup of liquid and box of salt for the veggies and whatnots. remove those then drop a whole bag of Chack, another cup of liquid and half a box of salt. Bring the water to a berl...drop dads and pop another top.
Posted on 3/6/17 at 8:04 pm to GeauxTigers0107
I'll report back on the chack way of doing things next week.
Posted on 3/8/17 at 8:31 am to OTIS2
OTIS --
Here's my plan for Sunday (trying out a whole new recipe now because i want to try this chackbay and some chinese red pepper)
100qt pot (roughly 50qts water)
1 sack crawfish
My normal fixings (10 onion halves, 7-8 lemon halves, 10 garlic halves, some celery)
1 and 1/2 bag of Chackbay
4oz of Chinese Red Pepper (should i cut these in half, for anyone that has done them?)
2 cups zats liquid boil
1 box of Morton's salt
I know, I know -- taste the water. I just want to make sure I am in the ball park.
FWIW I'll report back with photos
Here's my plan for Sunday (trying out a whole new recipe now because i want to try this chackbay and some chinese red pepper)
100qt pot (roughly 50qts water)
1 sack crawfish
My normal fixings (10 onion halves, 7-8 lemon halves, 10 garlic halves, some celery)
1 and 1/2 bag of Chackbay
4oz of Chinese Red Pepper (should i cut these in half, for anyone that has done them?)
2 cups zats liquid boil
1 box of Morton's salt
I know, I know -- taste the water. I just want to make sure I am in the ball park.
FWIW I'll report back with photos
This post was edited on 3/8/17 at 8:32 am
Posted on 3/8/17 at 8:39 am to Fonzarelli
I am putting my plan together as well
I cant decide between 1 bag or 1.5 bags of Chackbay. I am going to add 1 8oz bottle of liquid boil.
I like them spicy but not wanting them to be so spicy you can enjoy it.
I cant decide between 1 or 2 salts. I am leaning 2 salts.
I cant decide between 1 bag or 1.5 bags of Chackbay. I am going to add 1 8oz bottle of liquid boil.
I like them spicy but not wanting them to be so spicy you can enjoy it.
I cant decide between 1 or 2 salts. I am leaning 2 salts.
Posted on 3/8/17 at 8:41 am to LSUvegasbombed
quote:
I cant decide between 1 bag or 1.5 bags of Chackbay.
I'm going 1.5 because my pot is 100qt. I'd probably go 1 if my pot was less.
quote:
I cant decide between 1 or 2 salts. I am leaning 2 salts.
I'm nervous on this as well. But I normally picky my seasoning based off who has a lower salt count (see Zats, Louisiana, Swamp dust's nutritional facts) and I find Swamp Dust is my favorite, and i think because its not so salty -- which is why I am going 1 box
quote:
Chackbay
Also, where are you getting yours? I ordered mine off Amazon, and it should be in tomorrow -Saturday. But in the off chance the USPS doesn't deliver til Monday, do you know where I could get it in BR (assuming you're in BR)
This post was edited on 3/8/17 at 8:43 am
Posted on 3/8/17 at 8:42 am to LSUvegasbombed
I'm doing this next time. 100 qt pot.
1.5 bags chackbay
2 4oz liquid
2 boxes salt
1.5 bags chackbay
2 4oz liquid
2 boxes salt
This post was edited on 3/8/17 at 8:43 am
Posted on 3/8/17 at 8:45 am to Fonzarelli
quote:
Also, where are you getting yours?
The Rouses on Airline by Woman's has them. Got some yesterday.
I use the 4.5 bags of LA which prolly has 2 lbs of salt easily which i think will match up easily.
i am nervous about no using the ice method. When they begin to boil, Im cutting it. I am going to spray the outside of the pot and stir it up occasionally.
I just hope they peel well
This post was edited on 3/8/17 at 8:48 am
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