FAMOUS LOUISIANA BOILED CRAWFISH

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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 to 15 servings or 45 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups ground crab boil
5 cups salt
1 sack crawfish (40 to 45 pounds)
1 gallon chilled After Boil Ingredients, recipe follows
1 gallon water
4 whole heads garlic
2 large onions
1/2 stalk celery
5 lemons

Steps:

In a large stockpot, bring 10 gallons of water to a full boil. Add seasonings and bring water back to a full boil. Add crawfish, and bring back to a full boil. Once crawfish return to full boil, turn off fire, and add 1 gallon of the chilled After Boil Ingredients. Soak for 35 minutes, and then they are ready to eat.
In a large pot, combine 1 gallon water with garlic, onions, celery, and lemons. Bring to a full boil for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and chill.