Crawfish Boil Seasonings

I've tried a few different ones, including all zataran's variations, swampfire, Slap Ya Mama, Chackbay, and Louisiana.

Swampfire was probably my least favorite. I used Zat's extra spicy for several years but kinda got tired of the taste. I've done Chackbay once and it seemed a little over hyped...it seems to be all the rage on this board. Louisiana mix gets the job done and is reasonably priced. I still prefer Slap Ya Mama over all, but I may try adding some chinese red pepper if I can find it, just to mix things up.

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Is there really one that is better than anything else?

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Taste is subjective, so it really depends on what you like. To me, Zats tastes too artificial and turns your water a really nasty and unnatural orange color.

You can modify any mix by adding other stuff. I like adding hot peppers (jalapenos, serranos, habaneros) to my boil. I liquified a bunch of serranos and habaneros in a blender for my last boil and the end result was really good.

ETA - I always add at least 8 oz of Louisiana or Zat's liquid seasoning to every boil. I haven't noticed much difference between the two.

BRGetthenet hasn't posted chackay in here yet? He's getting slow.

I use my own but its probably closest to Louisiana out of all the store brands

Louisiana is the answer


But in honor of BRgetthenet

Louisiana dry seasoning and Zatarains liquid.

I liked chackbay when I tried it. I usually use zats.

There was one brand last year the entire FB was going apeshit over. Can't remember the name though.

I'm pretty loyal to a brand called Swamp Dust. Combine that with some zats liquid.

Tried Chackbay last year, really liked it. Could never get it right on the first batch but always really liked the second.

If I can't get it consistent every time, I eventually quit.

Swamp dust sucks too

Cajunland, add a .50 cent garlic powder, onion powder, and celery salt.

Best there is.