Low country boil

Low Country Boil recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
Low country boil is a classic Southern dish that brings together the flavors of fresh seafood, sausage, corn, and potatoes in a flavorful one-pot meal. This recipe is a variation of the traditional low country boil with a unique twist. It promises to deliver a mouthwatering combination of juicy shrimp, spicy sausage, tender corn on the cob, and perfectly cooked potatoes, all seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices. With its simplicity and vibrant flavors, this dish is perfect for gatherings, backyard parties, or simply enjoying a taste of the South.

Keywords: low country boil, Southern dish, seafood, sausage, one-pot meal

Low country boil details

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Ingredients

1/2 pound kielbasa or turkey kielbasa (per person)

1/2 pound raw shrimp in shell (per person)

3 small new potatoes (per person)

1 ear of corn (per person)

cayenne

cloves

garlic

bay leaves

Old Bay seasoning

black pepper

Tabascopepper sauce

Optional:

2 small onions (per person)

1 carrot cut into fourths (per person)

1 to 2 crabs (per person)

Boil water in a very large steam kettle on stove or on an outdoor cooker. Season water with your choice of mentioned flavorings along with a little lemon juice or vinegar. Add potatoes, carrots, sausage and onions. Bring back to a boil and boil until almost tender. Add corn-on-the cob and crabs and boil for 5 minutes longer. Finally, add shrimp and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes more, or until shrimp are just cooked. Enjoy with cornbread, slaw, and watermelon!