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What’s Cookin’? Lowcountry Boil or Frogmore Stew

Whatever you like to call it, this is a delicious, one pot dish that will make everyone happy. The recipe below is just a basic recipe, some folks like to add blue crabs to the boil or even crab legs. When your delicious boil is ready to eat, drain and pour on a newspaper-covered table – preferably outside – and enjoy!

Ingredients 4 pounds small red potatoes cut in halves or quarters, depending on size 5 quarts water or replace part of the water with beer (any kind you like) 1 (3-ounce) bag of crab boil seasoning 4 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning 2 or 3 lemons halved 2 pounds kielbasa or hot smoked link sausage, cut into 1½-inch pieces 6 ears of corn, halved 4 pounds large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined optional, some say the shells add flavor

Cocktail sauce and lemon butter garlic sauce

Directions Add potatoes to a 12 quart stockpot, then add 5 quarts water or beer, lemons and seasonings. Cover pot and heat to a rolling boil; cook 5 minutes. Add sausage and corn, and return to a boil. Cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Add shrimp to stockpot; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain. Serve with cocktail sauce and lemon butter garlic sauce.

Serves 12.