Boiled Crayfish

Ingredients

• 5 medium onions, halved
• 5 lemons, halved
• 6 cloves garlic, halved
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 1/4 pounds salt
• Red pepper to taste
• 10 pounds whole crayfish

Preparation

1. Place onions, lemons, garlic, and bay leaves in a cheesecloth bag. Place bag in a small amount of water in a large stockpot. Stir in salt and pepper. Place over medium heat, and cook 30 minutes.
2. Add additional water to accommodate crayfish. Bring to a boil; add crayfish, maintaining boiling point of water. Boil, uncovered, 7 minutes. Remove cheesecloth bag; discard. Drain crayfish; peel and eat immediately.