Ingredients

  • 1 pound andouille sausage
  • 6 quarts water
  • 2 packages crab boil
  • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 heads garlic, peeled
  • 4 medium onions, peeled and halved
  • 12 small red potatoes, halved
  • 4 pounds live crawfish
  • 4 large ears corn, husked, silked and cut into thirds

Method

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the sausage and cook until well browned and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Cut into 2-inch pieces and set aside.
  • Place water, crab boil, lemon juice, cayenne and salt in a very large pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Add the garlic, onions and potatoes, return to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Toss in the crawfish and the corn.
  • Bring the liquid back to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the sausage.
  • Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • To serve, cover a table with newspapers and dump the mixture out onto it or pile it in a large bowl and let guests help themselves.