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Zatarain's Crab Boil: Regular vs. Extra Spicy vs. Pro Boil
Posted on 4/12/13 at 2:00 pm
Posted on 4/12/13 at 2:00 pm
I'm boiling crawfish this evening and was wondering if y'all had any input on the differences/preferences for the three different Zatarain's crab boil seasoning. This is just one component of my seasoning regimen, but I have only ever used the regular one. Is the extra spicy or pro boil any better or are they not worth the extra cost?
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Posted on 4/12/13 at 2:05 pm to The Last Coco
I haven't used any Zatarin's powders in a long time, but I used Pro Boil on occasion. It's more flavorful than the regular. The regular was always too salty for me.
Posted on 4/12/13 at 2:12 pm to LSUAfro
I like the pro boil. It's my go to powder
Posted on 4/12/13 at 2:16 pm to GynoSandberg
quote:Yeah I remember thinking it wasn't bad. I would do a mix of pro boil and Louisiana seasoning.
I like the pro boil. It's my go to powder
Posted on 4/12/13 at 2:24 pm to LSUAfro
I'll be adding liquid boil too, the powder is never spicy enough.
Posted on 4/12/13 at 2:29 pm to The Last Coco
Yeah I do both too
Posted on 4/12/13 at 2:48 pm to The Last Coco
Liquid, cayenne, salt...best to keep it simple. I find that's the best way to control what it tastes like, what if they don't have your special mix at the store? There's something about the cayenne and crawfish flavors that are perfect together. I like lemons in there as well.
Posted on 4/12/13 at 3:12 pm to The Last Coco
LA Fish Fry powder
Zatarain's Liquid
That's all you need.
Zatarain's Liquid
That's all you need.
Posted on 4/12/13 at 3:48 pm to Trout Bandit
Louisiana > Pro boil> Zatarains
Posted on 4/12/13 at 4:48 pm to The Last Coco
I hated the pro boil. It had a completely different kind of a flavor that myself and most people I know did not care for. I understand different people have different tastes but I would recommend experimenting on a small batch of something with the Pro Boil if you have never tried it before.
I use either the Louisiana brand or the Extra Spicy if going Zatarains plus some liquid with either.
I use either the Louisiana brand or the Extra Spicy if going Zatarains plus some liquid with either.
This post was edited on 4/12/13 at 4:49 pm
Posted on 4/16/13 at 2:02 pm to Trout Bandit
quote:
Zatarain's Liquid
Full 8 ounce bottle?
Posted on 4/16/13 at 2:13 pm to patnuh
Louisiana Powder
Small jar of Garlic/Lemon Zatarain's liquid
about 3-4 tblsp of Cayenne
6 lemons
Small jar of Garlic/Lemon Zatarain's liquid
about 3-4 tblsp of Cayenne
6 lemons
Posted on 4/16/13 at 2:46 pm to patnuh
quote:
Full 8 ounce bottle?
This may sound crazy, but:
16 oz liquid crab boil
Large jar of cayenne (7.25 oz)
3-4 containers (26 oz) of salt
That's my story...I'm sticking to it.
Posted on 4/16/13 at 2:54 pm to The Last Coco
quote:
I'll be adding liquid boil too, the powder is never spicy enough.
Posted on 4/16/13 at 2:55 pm to CarRamrod
and the liquid taste like shite. you can taste and smell the defoaming agent in any batch made with the liquid.
Posted on 4/16/13 at 2:57 pm to Gaston
That does not sound over complicated. I learned from my dad, who has a recipe intended for NASA. They are great tasting, but I know there has to be easier alternatives. I've had the all in one things before, but I always feel like something is missing.
Posted on 4/16/13 at 3:28 pm to patnuh
quote:
Full 8 ounce bottle?
About a cup or two per pot after you turn off the heat for the soak.
If you're smart you'll buy a gallon of Zat's liquid it seems to be thicker and stronger and has a better flavor.
Posted on 4/16/13 at 3:40 pm to CarRamrod
quote:
and the liquid taste like shite. you can taste and smell the defoaming agent in any batch made with the liquid.
I love the liquid, I only put it in during the soak though.
Posted on 4/16/13 at 4:09 pm to The Last Coco
quote:
the powder is never spicy enough.
Use less water
Posted on 4/16/13 at 4:12 pm to Kajungee
quote:
Louisiana > Pro boil> Zatarains
No kidding. I didn't get any further than this post.
Pro Boil=
No offense Pro Boil people. I just boiled twice in the last week. I gave the Pro Boil a try after using Louisiana, and I wished I hadn't.
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