Crab Boil (South Carolina)

With sausage, seafood, corn and potatoes, this crab boil can feed a crowd for a picnic, tailgate or other outdoor celebration.

2 tsp. Canola oil
1 (14 oz) pkg smoked turkey sausage, cut into ½" slices
2 (32 oz) cartons chicken broth
4 cups water
1 (12 oz) bottle beer or 1½ cups additional chicken broth
¼ cup seafood seasoning
5 bay leaves
4 medium ears sweet corn, cut into 2" pieces
1 lb fingerling potatoes
1 medium red onion, quartered
2 lbs snow crab legs, cooked
black pepper, freshly ground

In a stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown sausage. Stir in broth, water, beer, seafood seasoning and bay leaves. Add vegetables; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Add crab; heat through. Drain; remove bay leaves. Transfer to a serving bowl; season with pepper.

Makes 4 servings.