Crawfish Boil

Directions

1. 1
   Place the crawfish in a large bowl of cool water and add half of the salt.
2. 2
   Stir around until the mud and dirt come off the crawfish.
3. 3
   Rinse and pick out any debris and dead crawfish.
4. 4
   Rinse several times with fresh water until the water runs clear, 8 to 10 times.
5. 5
   Fill an 8-gallon pot with the water and add the rest of the salt, the boil mix, and the Chinese pepper.
6. 6
   Bring to a boil over high heat and stir to combine.
7. 7
   Once the mixture comes to a boil, add the potatoes, corn, and garlic.
8. 8
   Cook for 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Add the crawfish and boil for 3 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from the heat and let soak for 10 minutes to allow the crawfish and vegetables to absorb the flavors.
11. 11
    Drain and serve.