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But the more popular crawfish boil is most closely associated with Louisiana. The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival in Louisiana has been named one of the top 10 food events by USA Today [1] and is a showcase for Cajun music and culture. Major crawfish boils are held by churches and other organizations as fundraisers throughout the spring.
The crawfish boil is a celebratory event where Cajuns boil crawfish, potatoes, onions and corn in large pots over propane cookers. Lemons and small muslin bags containing a mixture of bay leaves, mustard seeds, cayenne pepper, and other spices, commonly known as "crab boil" or "crawfish boil" are added to the water for seasoning.
Many people will start with a commercial crab boil product and then supplement it with extra pepper. The leading commercial product is Zatarain's which comes in two forms. [1] One is a mesh bag with seasonings inside that will step into the water. The second is a liquid concentrate that can be added directly to the water.
At crawfish boils or other meals where the entire body of the crayfish is presented, other portions, such as the claw meat, may be eaten. Claws of larger boiled specimens are often pulled apart to access the crayfish, as seasoning and flavor can collect in the fat of the boiled interior. [1]
Boiling—as in boiling of crabs, crawfish, or shrimp, in seasoned liquid. Deep frying; Smothering—cooking a vegetable or meat with low heat and small amounts of water or stock, similar to braising. Étouffée is a popular variant done with crawfish or shrimp. Pan-broiling or pan-frying.
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At crawfish boils or other meals where the entire body of the crayfish is presented, other portions, such as the claw meat, may be eaten. [ citation needed ] Research shows that crayfish do not die immediately when boiled alive, and respond to pain in a similar way to mammals.
Louisiana crawfish are usually boiled in a large pot with heavy seasoning (salt, cayenne pepper, lemon, garlic, bay leaves, etc.) and other items such as potatoes, corn on the cob, onions, garlic, and sausage. There are many differing methods used to season a crawfish boil and an equal number of opinions on which one is correct.