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Crawfish Boil

Posted on 3/16/11 at 5:11 pm
Posted by I Love Bama
Alabama
Member since Nov 2007
37737 posts
Posted on 3/16/11 at 5:11 pm
I have never had any crawfish and I am pretty sure most of my friends haven't either. I am thinking about having a boil this summer and was wondering how easy it would be for someone with no experience?

I found a great site to order from I think.
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Posted by TunaTigers
Nola
Member since Dec 2007
5353 posts
Posted on 3/16/11 at 5:14 pm to
1st - find someone who knows what they are doing and learn from them.
Posted by yellowfin
Coastal Bar
Member since May 2006
97719 posts
Posted on 3/16/11 at 5:15 pm to
I know where those people get their crawfish from and they should be quality.
Posted by Ryan3232
Valet driver for TD staff
Member since Dec 2008
25854 posts
Posted on 3/16/11 at 5:16 pm to
I advise you to have an experienced friend/somebody to help you. You dont want shitty crawfish for your first time.
Posted by I Love Bama
Alabama
Member since Nov 2007
37737 posts
Posted on 3/16/11 at 5:16 pm to
quote:

find someone who knows what they are doing and learn from them.


I'll put out some feelers but I really don't think I know anyone who has cooked crawfish.
Posted by glassman
Next to the beer taps at Finn's
Member since Oct 2008
116173 posts
Posted on 3/16/11 at 5:18 pm to
You gonna knock them of the top of the hill in a few years?
Posted by LSU Tigerhead
Metairie
Member since Nov 2007
4961 posts
Posted on 3/16/11 at 5:20 pm to
Where's the boil gonna be at?
Posted by I Love Bama
Alabama
Member since Nov 2007
37737 posts
Posted on 3/16/11 at 5:21 pm to
Huntsville, AL
Posted by Kajungee
South ,Section 6 Row N
Member since Mar 2004
17033 posts
Posted on 3/16/11 at 5:38 pm to
Posted by yellowfin
Coastal Bar
Member since May 2006
97719 posts
Posted on 3/16/11 at 7:11 pm to
quote:

You gonna knock them of the top of the hill in a few years?


They aren't nearly at the top of the hill
Posted by gmrkr5
NC
Member since Jul 2009
14899 posts
Posted on 3/16/11 at 7:15 pm to
Yea I agree with everyone else...you need to find someone that has a little experience. To us that do it all the time it may not sound like anything too major but it's not a simple task for some who has never boiled crawfish. If your set on trying it yourself, there have been a few good threads on here the past few days that you could get some advice from.
Posted by Phresh
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2010
27 posts
Posted on 3/17/11 at 12:04 am to
I say give it a shot. Just know the season ends late May early June. Do your research and make it happen
Posted by Gris Gris
OTIS!NO RULES FOR SAUCES ON STEAK!!
Member since Feb 2008
47474 posts
Posted on 3/17/11 at 12:14 am to
If you're going to spend the money to order and give this a shot, order plenty to allow for a first batch error. Generally, folks who don't know what they're doing, get a pretty bland batch on the first go round. When they're bland, they're just not good for eating, boiled. You can still peel those and use them for another dish, though.
Posted by LSUSaintsFan86
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2009
2294 posts
Posted on 3/17/11 at 1:55 am to
I keep mine pretty simple. For every 30 pounds of crawfish i use 6 cups of Louisiana crab boil and 2 cups of salt. Throw your seasoning in a pot and bring it to a boil. Boil the crawfish for about 5 minutes or until they turn bright red. Turn off your heat and add a half pound of butter, 1 quart of lemon juice and half a bag of ice. I let mine soak for at least 30 minutes. The longer you let em soak the better they will be. Good luck.
This post was edited on 3/18/11 at 12:21 pm
Posted by glassman
Next to the beer taps at Finn's
Member since Oct 2008
116173 posts
Posted on 3/17/11 at 5:59 am to
quote:

They aren't nearly at the top of the hill


Posted by yellowfin
Coastal Bar
Member since May 2006
97719 posts
Posted on 3/17/11 at 6:16 am to
Troy Landry - choot em is actually one of the top dogs when it comes to crawfish in Louisiana
Posted by nevilletiger79
Monroe
Member since Jan 2009
17570 posts
Posted on 3/17/11 at 8:02 am to
4 cups of salt?

Seems a little much
Posted by Brettesaurus Rex
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2009
38259 posts
Posted on 3/17/11 at 8:07 am to
I'm surprised that no one else is surprised you've ever had crawfish?
If this really is your first time ever eating them, I wouldn't try making them myself. Especially if it's some kind of big gathering with friends. i would order them from some place that you know/heard was good.
I was would try boiling them yourself for something smaller so you can try some different things out to where if it doesn't work out, you don't waste a lot and you don't get a bad impression.
Because honestly, it really isn't that easy if you don't know what you're doing.
Posted by Bojangles
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2008
2088 posts
Posted on 3/17/11 at 8:47 am to
I don't understand why people insist on using boxed salt plus a powder seasoning boil.
2 quarts of lemon juice seems too much as well. I'm not a big fan of lemons in crawfish boils.

FYI liquid crab boil plus a jug of powder has never let me down.
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
78372 posts
Posted on 3/17/11 at 8:57 am to
doesnt muppet live in hunstville? make his arse help u.
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