Frogmore Stew

Today is the day for Frogmore Stew. For those of you unfamiliar with this treat, it does not have frogs in it. It is named after a town in South Carolina. It is simple to make. It needs to be boiled in a pot with a basket for straining. It has the following ingredients: About 2 pounds of cut red potatoes, 2 pounds of sausage (I used polka kielbasa and smoked sausage) cut into 2" pieces, small ears of corn, I used a 12 pack frozen, a couple of pounds of shrimp and some seasoning, I used Zatarain's crab boil in a boil pouch. Bring pot to a boil, then add potatoes and seasoning and let them cook for 15 - 20 minutes. Then add the sausage to the boiling water, potatoes and seasoning. Let it cook in there for about 5 or 10 minutes and do the same thing for the corn after sausage. Last but not least is the succulent shrimp that gets cooked until a nice pretty pinkish orange color. They only cook for about 3 -6 minutes. When shrimp is done, then stew is done. Dump the basket out on some brown paper bags and dig in. There should be plenty to share and this is served family style. Remember how your mother taught you to wash your hands before you eat, it is especially important here since everyone's fingers are going to be digging in it.

The purpose of the recipe is not to make you hungry but to explain little traditions. I have been making something for the people at the office for years. I think I enjoy the Frogmore Stew the most since I have made it the most. It is just a little something to do but it can be enjoyed by all. If someone else comes by they are more than welcome to enjoy it with us. What traditions are you enjoying this year or are looking forward to next year? Some companies have Christmas parties at the same places every year, some change. Even that can be a tradition, the change. Whatever it is, enjoy the season and the traditions.