Re Frogmore Stew ,he'p me

**HARV** · 08-21-2008, 08:41 AM

I got volunteered to make one for lunch tomorrow.This'll be a first.I've got all I need I think,but do I need crab boil,or just old bay or both?

**Scatters** · 08-21-2008, 08:50 AM

Old bay

**Simple Man** · 08-21-2008, 08:54 AM

Old Bay is good. We've also used the Zatarain's Crab Boil in a bag. I've had better luck putting 2 of 'em in a big pot.

Don't forget 2-3 lemons cut in 1/2 and squeezed in the pot. Let the halves float while it boils.

Oh, and don't overcook the shrimp.

**HARV** · 08-21-2008, 09:04 AM

Remons on hand,Old Bay in cans,propane filled. I'z good to go,just need batrees fer the camra. Thanks indeed guys!

**choco-lab** · 08-21-2008, 09:24 AM

What do the lemons do?

**Turd Ferguson** · 08-21-2008, 09:28 AM

flavah shebaang

**Scatters** · 08-21-2008, 09:34 AM

Vinegar in the water also helps the skrimp peal easier.

**ccleroy** · 08-21-2008, 09:38 AM

Ole Bay or Zatirans.........both work.......

**Foie Gras** · 08-21-2008, 11:33 AM

Lemons "brighten" flavors. I also like to put a few quartered onions in mine along with some whole peppercorns and a sachet(bundle of herbs in cheesecloth, usually consisting of parsley, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves) along with a good helping of Old Bay. Scatters is right about the vinegar. Don't forget the cocktail sauce.

**Simple Man** · 08-21-2008, 11:54 AM

HARV, if you're so inclined, you can make your own cocktail sauce easily. Might impress 'em.

Ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, celery salt, and tabasco to taste.

**HARV** · 08-21-2008, 12:05 PM

MMMMMMMmmmmmmmmm sauce. Might just stop at cock.

**Foie Gras** · 08-21-2008, 12:06 PM

I'd add a shot of worchestershire, a little garlic powder, fresh cracked pepper, and some Old Bay to that cocktail sauce. I'm bout to have to go break out the pot, I'm bettin a cravin.

**Bride~of~Chucky** · 08-21-2008, 12:07 PM

Ask Idlewild and Chuck the Duck Slayer about my frogmore stew. I use the Zataran's crab boil in a bag. Once I dump into a dish I sprinkle the old bay on there!! Good eatin I tell ya!! No complaints out of them boys I know that !!!!!

**HARV** · 08-21-2008, 12:13 PM

just got smacked upside the head,that'll learn'm to read over my shoulder.1 of the gals gonna look after sauce.BOC that sounds like a good way as well.Seems to be as many ways to make this stuff as there is to call it.

**duckandbuckhunter** · 08-21-2008, 12:35 PM

i like to use the little bottle of liquid crab boil and one bag. i put the crab boil bag in a short section of panty hose so that it doesnt bust and get in every damn thing! and one or 2 bottles of beer just as a nod to the beer-gods! got me cravin and stew!

**BigBallin** · 08-21-2008, 12:37 PM

Something I did on the last batch which I will do from here on out. Cook with the old bay as usual and after you dump it on the table, start scooping tablespoons of butter all over it. Then a light sprinkling of some more old bay....damn that was the deal

**Claimer** · 08-21-2008, 12:42 PM

Just remember , when everything is completely done, then and only then, add the swimps. They only need to cook for a few minutes. I hate to see swimps boiling for 20 minutes. Just as well stick fake rubba swimps in there. Good luck and as always enjoy the beers.