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re: Oranges in a crawfish boil
Posted on 4/1/25 at 3:36 pm to tigerpilot
Posted on 4/1/25 at 3:36 pm to tigerpilot
I believe adding all citrus at the end makes a difference. Maybe boiling the peels will add some oils but i think the flavor boils out if you add it too early. I mostly just add the lemons for looks and add the bottle of lemon juice and a frozen orange juice concentrate at the end for flavor.
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Posted on 4/1/25 at 4:45 pm to PlootyPlucker90
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I believe adding all citrus at the end makes a difference. Maybe boiling the peels will add some oils but i think the flavor boils out if you add it too early.
I learned that here in one of our boil discussions.
Baronne probably didn’t approve of that one either.
Posted on 4/1/25 at 5:09 pm to Havoc
I approve of understanding the science behind food. What the exact science is, I don’t know.
I know some oils like lemon oil can break down and evaporate. I don’t think juice does. The question will be does adding juice (or whole oranges or whatever you’re adding) add citrus oil to the boil and if so, is it evaporating?
I know some oils like lemon oil can break down and evaporate. I don’t think juice does. The question will be does adding juice (or whole oranges or whatever you’re adding) add citrus oil to the boil and if so, is it evaporating?
Posted on 4/1/25 at 5:37 pm to tigerpilot
I pour Mountain Dew and 5 gallons of Tampico in mine. Delish
Posted on 4/1/25 at 5:38 pm to Mr Roboto
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Instead of filling your pot with water do 1/2 water 1/2 sunny d or some other cheap orange juice
Yea you def a brotha. Wtf
Posted on 4/1/25 at 6:41 pm to LouisianaLady
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citrus flavored oil or powder or concentrate
Just think about how much granulated seasoning and salt you have to add and how long you have to soak the crawfish. They aren’t exactly sponges for flavor. The oils of citrus are likely less dense than water and probably just hang out on the surface.
I think people smell the citrus and associate that with tasting it
Posted on 4/1/25 at 9:33 pm to Howyouluhdat
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Yea you def a brotha. Wtf
Negative.
Have you tried it? Don't knock it til you do
Posted on 4/3/25 at 3:17 pm to tigerpilot
I find that halved oranges are sponges for the rest of the seasoning in your boil, and will result in a less flavorful/spicy crawfish. They suck all of the good stuff into the halved orange.
If you want the citrus taste, the best way is to add frozen concentrate.
If you want the citrus taste, the best way is to add frozen concentrate.
Posted on 4/3/25 at 3:18 pm to tigerpilot
I find that halved oranges are sponges for the rest of the seasoning in your boil, and will result in a less flavorful/spicy crawfish. They suck all of the good stuff into the halved orange.
If you want the citrus taste, the best way is to add frozen concentrate.
If you want the citrus taste, the best way is to add frozen concentrate.
Posted on 4/3/25 at 3:48 pm to UPT
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I find that halved oranges are sponges for the rest of the seasoning in your boil, and will result in a less flavorful/spicy crawfish. They suck all of the good stuff into the halved orange.
How are halved oranges any different from halved lemons in this regard? They are mostly water / liquid, so I don't see how they could be more absorbent than anything else thrown in the boil. Plus, you are supposed to squeeze them into the boil. I've never seen bloated citrus in a crawfish boil, ever.
This post was edited on 4/4/25 at 9:18 am
Posted on 4/3/25 at 5:14 pm to PerplenGold
Oranges are really good. I've done mine with pineapples as well. It's a nice touch
Posted on 4/4/25 at 4:20 am to jamiegla1
Slice you lemons about 1/8 of inch long. Add them to the pot when you put them soak or when you dump them in the ice chest.
This post was edited on 4/4/25 at 11:57 am
Posted on 4/4/25 at 11:08 am to PlootyPlucker90
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Also, adding a bottle of lemon juice when you kill the flame vs during the boil makes a huge difference.
What size bottle of lemon juice for a 100 quart pot?
Posted on 4/4/25 at 11:57 am to Willie Stroker
24oz
Posted on 4/4/25 at 1:43 pm to Midget Death Squad
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Midget Death Squad
Posted on 4/7/25 at 7:14 am to Willie Stroker
I just get the big 32oz bottle of lemon juice concentrate from walmart or wherever.
This post was edited on 4/7/25 at 7:27 am
Posted on 4/7/25 at 1:29 pm to tigerpilot
Just don't use that urrnge drank some of the brothers use. That crap is gross.
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