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#Turn off the heat and let the crawfish cook. Once the crawfish are inside the pot, turn off the heat and put the lid on top to allow the crawfish to cook gently for another 30 minutes. | #Turn off the heat and let the crawfish cook. Once the crawfish are inside the pot, turn off the heat and put the lid on top to allow the crawfish to cook gently for another 30 minutes. | ||
#Check the crawfish. After 30 minutes, remove the lid and check to see if the crawfish are done. The best way to tell is by removing a crawfish and [[Eat a Crawfish | eating it]]. | #Check the crawfish. After 30 minutes, remove the lid and check to see if the crawfish are done. The best way to tell is by removing a crawfish and [[Eat a Crawfish | eating it]]. | ||
| − | #*If the texture is rubbery, the crawfish need more time to cook.<ref>http://www.nola.com/food/index.ssf/2011/03/post_64.html</ref> | + | #*If the texture is rubbery, the crawfish need more time to cook.<ref name="rf1">http://www.nola.com/food/index.ssf/2011/03/post_64.html</ref> |
#*If they're on the verge of falling apart, remove the crawfish from the pot immediately, as they're in danger of overcooking. | #*If they're on the verge of falling apart, remove the crawfish from the pot immediately, as they're in danger of overcooking. | ||
===Serving the Boil=== | ===Serving the Boil=== | ||
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#Add condiments. Butter, salt, and additional Cajun seasoning are all great condiments for a crawfish boil. | #Add condiments. Butter, salt, and additional Cajun seasoning are all great condiments for a crawfish boil. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
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== Warnings == | == Warnings == | ||
*Have a fire extinguisher handy to be safe. | *Have a fire extinguisher handy to be safe. | ||
| − | *Don't salt the crawfish while they're still alive. This purging method is effective for crabs and other seafood, but it kills crawfish prematurely.<ref | + | *Don't salt the crawfish while they're still alive. This purging method is effective for crabs and other seafood, but it kills crawfish prematurely.<ref name="rf1" /> |
== Things You'll Need == | == Things You'll Need == | ||
