N' Awlins Boiled Crawfish

Empty your crawfish in a No. 3 wash tub and cover them completely with cold water.

Wash them several times, using fresh water each time, at least four or five times until the water comes clean.

Drain off last rinse water completely, and get your boiler ready.

In a large

90 to 102 quart pot, put in enough water to completely cover the crawfish when they are added and bring it to a rapid boil.

Then toss in the first eight ingredients and boil them for about 15 minutes.

You want the flavors to mix and create a seasoned stock.

Next, drop in the lagniappe - corn on the cob, new potatoes and smoked sausage.

Add carrots if desired.

Let it cook for about 15 minutes.

When all the extras are three- quarters done, add the crawfish and cover the pot.

The water will stop boiling immediately.

When the water comes back to a full boil, time your crawfish for about two minutes, shut off fire, and remove it from the burner.

Then drop some crushed ice on top of the crawfish for about 25 minutes.

It is a good idea to try one every five minutes or so to keep the crawfish from getting too spicy for your taste.