Low Country Boil or "Frogmore Stew"

prep time:: 35 min
total time:: 1 hr

Makes 12 servings

This is a great recipe for large group picnic. We do this in a turkey fryer pot outside and pour on the table for serving when done! Can be doubled easily.

ingredients

3 Qts water
1 12 oz bottle of beer
1 tsp black peppercorns
2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1 1/2 dozen ears of fresh corn, shucked,
silk removed and cut into 3" pieces
1 head celery, cut into 1" pieces
1 medium onion, peeled and cut into fourths
7 Lbs. red potatoes, quartered if they are large
2 Lbs. smoked sausage, cut in 1" pieces
2 Lbs. shrimp, peeled and deveined

directions

Bring water and beer to a boil in a very large stockpot. Add peppercorns and Old Bay seasoning. add corn, celery, onions ans potatoes and cook until potatoes are almost done approximately 10 - 15 minutes. Add sausage and shrimp and cook 10 - 15 more minutes. Serve stew with or without cooking broth. If served without you may strain stew and spread picnic table with newspaper and dump strained stew over table for serving.

Source: Wendy