catering low country boil
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SmokinBerto
Knows what a fatty is.
I'd cook it on site. I've done Frogmore Stew (Lowcountry Boil) for 20-25 people. I'm guessing you'll need 2 30qt pots.
I think watching everything get cooked is half the fun of a seafood boil/cookout experience.
Just don't let any of the guests get too close to the action.
Just don't let any of the guests get too close to the action.
mjljr13
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Everyone will be occupied so no one will be watch or be around it....I guess what im wondering is would holding it and delivering it in a cambro affect the quality. It'd be more comfortable for me to do it off site and bring it...but I dont wanna affect the quality
cpw
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You could maybe cook the potatoes and sausage (and corn) off site, but I'd definitely cook the shrimp on site.
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I would suggest doing it onsite as well. Transporting in a cambro might risk overcooking the shrimp. You could speed things up by pre-heating the water and getting it there in insulated jugs. Then you could just throw it in the pot and add seasonings, get it up to a boil, and be good to go. And it makes for a much better presentation as well, IMHO
We've done this at tailgates for 50+ and it works just fine
We've done this at tailgates for 50+ and it works just fine
Smokin'Butts
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Definately do it on site! Like others said you could preheat the water prior to your arrival. This would save a good bit of time when you get there.
landarc
somebody shut me the fark up.
Holding it is a bad idea, do it on-site. I am not sure what your concerns would be, if you plan it right, it is very straightforward.
SmokinBerto
Knows what a fatty is.
crabs
Some folks do crabs in their boil, If you're gonna do crabs, I'd suggest cooking them seperately. Steam them don't boil them. When I prepare crabs, I remove the top shell & all the inerds. shake some of the seasoning in & steam them seperate the taters corn sausage onion & shrimp.
Some folks do crabs in their boil, If you're gonna do crabs, I'd suggest cooking them seperately. Steam them don't boil them. When I prepare crabs, I remove the top shell & all the inerds. shake some of the seasoning in & steam them seperate the taters corn sausage onion & shrimp.
