Crawfish boil help

I agree that the recipe is correct for the most part and what buzd said. I use all three kinds of boil (liquid, powder, and bag) and I also will add in a few oranges for more citrus. Although I do not put in bay leaves. I think that is a NOLA thing?

But I do wonder about him cooking his onions, celery, and garlic for a full 15 minutes BEFORE putting in the potatoes. I put the potatoes in first once water is boiling then add the other veggies as I cook. If using fresh corn I add with the onions and garlic, if using frozen I add at the end like Buzd said. It helps to cool the water off before you soak it. And I also hose off the pot and not add ice. I find the ice cuts the spice a little. I have a Boil Boss and use it whenever I can. Have to get the water to cool down so you can soak longer to soak up the spice. And once the crawfish have all sunk they are ready to eat!

the key to garlic is peeling the few layers of skin off. My wife eats em by the handful (insert Al Bundy here LOL ) and likes them mushy, so they go in at same time as potatoes - just as i start the fire.

AS to the ice- i do that. and i find it does just the opposite...seals in the spices because the cold "closes" the pores and retards additional cooking.

Last two boils i forgot ice so i simply hosed pot off. I tasted the difference- not as spicy. But alas, im the only one in the house that likes em hot, so i get what i get and dont throw a fit lol.

and for giggles we did brussel sprouts - wasnt terribly bad either.