Low Country Boil

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Ingredients

1. 1 (12 oz) bottle pale ale beer
2. 1/4 c to 1/2 c shrimp and crab boil seasonig, such as Old Bay or Zatarain's.
3. 2 lbs medium red potatoes
4. 1 large sweet onions, such as Vidalia, peeled and quartered if large
5. 2 1/2 lbs cured, andouille sausage links, cut into 3 inch pieces
6. 4 ears of corn, cut in half
7. 2 lbs medium shrimp, rinsed
8. Optional condiments: seafood cocktail sauce, hot sauce, lemon wedges and melted butter

Instructions

1. Fill a 7 gallon stock pot halfway with water.
2. Add bottle of beer and seasoning and bring to a rolling boil.
3. Add the whole potatoes to the pot.
4. Allow the water to return to a boil and cook 5 minutes.
5. Add the onions and sausage.
6. Bring the water back to a boil and cook 15 minutes.
7. Add the corn.
8. Bring the water back to a boil and cook 10 minutes, or until potatoes are done.
9. Add the shrimp.
10. Bring the water back to a boil and cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes.
11. Drain through a colander; discard the liquid.
12. Serve on a newspaper or platter.
13. Serve with optional condiments, if desired.

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