How much crab boil for 50lbs of crawfish

1.5 of the "sack-size" powder seasoning

16 oz liquid boil

1.5 box of salt

You doing 50lbs in one batch? How big is your pot (how many quarts)?

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The amount of water in your pot determines the amount of seasoning, not the poundage of crawfish

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Yup

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For 50 qts of water I use :

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Is that enough for 50 lbs? I have no idea. I assume you need at least a 100 qt pot to do 50 lbs per batch.

I fill my pots with water to usually 2/3 full I think.

If using a 100 qt pot, use 1.25 large bags of dry seasoning, and 18 oz of liquid boil. If 120 qt pot, use 1.5 large bags and 22 oz liquid boil.

So tell me if I got this right-

If I have have 30quart pot, I'm thinking about 15-20lbs per pot, so about 3 pots.

Fill about halfway with water, bring to a boil.

Put potatoes in for about 10 min.

Add crawfish, lemons and corn(after purging?)

Let boil for about 5 minutes

Add seasoning

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

Sorry about all the questions, I've just never headed up a boil- always just drank beer and enjoyed the final product


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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.

No way of k owing without knowing your pot size

Prob three batches. One bag and half a bottle of liquid.

Add 1/4 bag each batch and the rest of liquid on last batch.

what size bottles are you guys talking about? theres like 5 sizes now.