How to have a crawfish boil

So down here in South Louisiana we have a fine tradition of the crawfish boil. Long ago, crawfish were not cool to eat and only poor people did it. But now, it's a family affair and can be expensive.

So here is how to have a crawfish boil (alcohol recommended but not required):


1. Get a pot.
2. Fill with water and seasonings.
3. Boil the crawfish.
4. Enjoy!





Now normally I'm not one for cruelty and anything like that because you may not believe it but I have a very soft heart. But there is something so tasty about crawfish that I love it. The following is not for the faint of heart. So here is how to eat a crawfish:

5. Pick it up.
6. Snap the head off the tail.
7. (optional) Suck the head and get the fat out. I don't do this but it is very common.
8. Peel the tail off the meat.
9. Eat and Repeat.


Most crawfish boils include corn on the cob, sausage, onion, garlic, and potatoes. Some of bread to eat with all of it. Where I live is considered Cajun Country and we eat with a dipping sauce made of mayo, ketchup and Tabasco.







And that is the fine fun of a crawfish boil.