Mud Bug Boiling: The 2018 Crawfish Cook

I boil up a sack of crawfish. My wife asked me not to make them too spicy this time because some young children would be joining us. Normally I would have added at least a quart or liter of liquid seafood boil and maybe more salt. These were good, just a little tame for my taste but I like them very spicy. I did add about a pint more of the spice toward the end of the soak stage. These weren’t very spicy but that was the goal. I recommend adding liquid boil if you want them really spicy. I used fresh corn not frozen.

[ChristysCookingLifestyle]

Loyd would be in heaven, he can eat a whole mess of them. We keep saying we’re gonna have a crawfish boil but we haven’t yet. Thanks for sharing😃

[CookingWithCJ]

I've never had a crawfish boil before. Really want to try it. Looks like a good time. Cheers Big Lew!

[EverydayBBQ]

I can’t get enough spice either, Big Lew Lol. I always cook separate batches of whatever I’m cooking for myself lol. Always enjoy your content. Cheers 🍻

[larrystephens]

That is always a LONG 30 minutes of soak time. Love them bugs! I like the weenie/ hotdog idea!

[PicklesBBQandCooking]

Simply awesome. I could order some online, really wish I was down there though. One day I’ll move down south. Great video as always.

[GoOutsideAndCook]

Awe, I love me some crawdad. Like you, I want them spicy and full of flavor. I don't eat that mud vein either, never did LoL. Great video Lew!

[BBQPITDOG]

That's a great boil Big Lew and everything fit right in the cooler! I'll bring my cooler by and you can fill it too!!! HAHA!! Looked delicious!

[Boogerus]

My favorite time of year, bud bug time!

[TheFlatlander]

Good vid Big Lew. Wish I could get some fresh mud bugs up here in Vermont but all we get are frozen tails which suck, lol. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

[BigLou]

That's some good stuff right there my friend👍👍

[THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Awesome boil bro. I like mine a bit more spicy too. Do you purge yours or just wash? I hear mixed opinions about it. But I have to remove the vein. Like in Tommy Boy some look like you just got them after Thanksgiving feast. LOL!

[LassesFoodAndBarbecue]

Awesome cook.

Our traditional crawfish is boiled in dill, beer and fennel seeds. I prefer the way you make it better though!

[CentralTexasGrilling]

I've been craving mud bugs for weeks now. I dang near tried to snatch that one out your hand.

[meatcranium]

BIG It took me an hour to watch this. I got called four times and text three. But I got it all watched, anyhow you should’ve thrown that catfish in there too that would have been good. I love them little mud bugs. Do you eat The claws?

[LouisatRshackBBQ]

Looks mighty tasty. How did the kids like em?

[ricosplace]

Squeamish about the vein but will suck a head, now that's funny!!