LowCountryBoil

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**Low Country Boil**
1/2 lb. cooked smoked sausage (Kielbasa) per person 1/2 lb. shrimp per person (in shell) 1 ear corn per person (shucked) 1 box shrimp boil per 2 lbs. shrimp 1 t. vinegar per lb. shrimp 1/2 t. Tabasco per lb. shrimp 1 t. red pepper per 4 lbs. shrimp 1 t. black pepper per 4 lbs. shrimp 2 onions per person (optional) 3 new potatoes per person (optional) Fill a large pot about 3/4 full of water. Add potatoes and all spices, bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes. Add sausage and bring back to boil for 5 minutes. Add onions and boil 5 minutes. Add corn and boil 5 minutes. Check all ingredients for doneness, especially potatoes. Add shrimp and boil 'til shells begin to separate from the shrimp. Turn off heat and let stand for a few minutes. Drain and serve.