Low-Country Boil

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup concentrated shrimp and crab boil seasoning louisiana-style (such as Zatarain's)
• 2.5 pounds cured smoked cut into 3-inch pieces
• 8  ears of corn cut in half
• 2 medium to 3 onions sweet such as vidalia, peeled and quartered if large
• 4 pounds potatoes red
• 4 pounds shrimp 

Equipment

• pot
• colander

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Fill a 7-gallon stockpot halfway with water (or use 2 large pots and divide the ingredients between them).
3. Add the seasoning and bring to a rolling boil.
4. Add the whole potatoes to the pot. Allow the water to return to a boil and cook 5 minutes.
5. Add the onions and sausage. Bring the water back to a boil and cook 15 minutes.
6. Add the corn, bring the water back to a boil and cook 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are done.
7. Add the shrimp, bring the water back to a boil and cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes.
8. Drain through a colander; discard the liquid.
9. Serve on newspaper or a platter.
10. Photograph by Anna Williams