DadOfTwo

There were a higher-than-normal number of dead ones in that bag. That's probably it. More likely that than the price change....

Thanks, all.

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Clove oil?

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I think the above poster was close. He mentioned Capsicum Oleoresin. The ingredients on LA boil liquid lists Paprika oleoresin.

The Wikipedia entry for Paprika oleoresin states:

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...capsaicin, the main flavouring compound giving pungency in higher concentrations, ...

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All I know is I can't stand to sit in line at the drive up stand that uses it. I much prefer to get my bugs from another stand here that doesn't assault my nasal membranes (they told me they don't use liquid boil).

Thanks to all that gave serious replies.

I have a setup for rent, but 175 mi. from Monroe. But you can check my ad on lake charles craigslist / services for an equipment list.

PM me for my receipe and detailed instructions, if you like.

//hijack off//

Um, new here, didn't go to LSU, Not even LA native. However, if you can look past all that...

Oh, and I don't have a Loco Cart.

HOWEVER, I do have the Kink Kooker 1-sack boiler that is the same style cooker. I've used it twice, and got very good reviews from my LA-native panel of judges (my in-laws).

One reason I went with this style cooker is that I have bad shoulders and really don't cotton to the idea of lifting 50# of bugs and veggies and stuff in a strainer. Matter of fact, I take my bugs from the bath to the cooker in two five gallon buckets to split the weight.

Anywho, since I've used a similar cooker and visually compared it to the Loco unit, I thought I'd comment:

1. That drain on the bottom of the Loco is really nice. My King has the drain out the side, about 3/4" up from the bottom so not all the liquid drains out. However, the King is 2 pieces, so I can lift the 'pot' up and cock it to the side to get most of that last bit of liquid out.

2. I think the Loco one is a little bigger. My King is 70 qt., and might be too small if you put LOTS of extras in. However, it's fine for us, with sausage, potatoes, onions, garlic, corn... We even put in a couple pounds of shrimp on our second boil.

3. On the Loco the lid flips over to a table with a trap door in the middle. On the King it flips over to become a chute. I like the chute.

4. The Loco just looks better, and looks better built, but your mileage may vary.

5. The King is $499 at Walmart and the Loco is $599 at Lowes. So there's that.

6. Because the pot comes out of the King I can load the two pieces in the back of a truck by myself. However, the Loco has wheels, but I suspect it's heavier overall. So, do you need to lift or roll?

So far I'm very happy with mine. And the in-laws keep coming back...

Oh, one thing I'll add on the King Kooker, the lid handles pivot, and when they fall all the way down it prevents the lid from closing all the way. When you are closing with the handle on one side, the handle on the other side drops down and catches. Kind of a nuisance. I did a simple fix that I can share with anyone interested.