Ingredients

4 QUARTS WATER (16 CUPS)

1 CAN (12 OZ) BEER

1/2 CUP OLD BAY SEASONING

2 TBL SALT

16 SMALL NEW RED POTATOES

2 LARGE ONIONS, WEDGED

OPT. 2LBS LEAN,SMOKED SAUSAGE SLICED

8 EARS FRESH CORN, HALVED

4 LBS UNPEELED JUMBO SHRIMP

Preparation

BRING WATER, BEER, OLD BAY SEASONING AND SALT TO BOIL IN 12 QT STOCKPOT ON HIGH HEAT. ADD POTATOES AND ONIONS. COOK 8 MINUTES. ADD SMOKED SAUSAGE. COOK 5 MINUTES. ADD CORN. COOK 7 MINUTES.

STIR IN SHRIMP. COOK 4 MINUTES OR JUST UNTIL SHRIMP TURN PINK.

DRAIN COOKING LIQUID. POUR CONTENTS OF POT INTO LARGE SERVING OR PLATTER. SPRINKLE WITH ADDITIONAL SEASONING IF DESIRED.