Boiling Instructions - Bayou Classic KDS-1 Owner's Manual

BOILING INSTRUCTIONS

Use these instructions to determine maximum fill level for vessel without a maximum fill line:
A. Place the food product on the holder.
B. Place the food product and holder into the empty vessel.
C. Fill vessel with water just until the food product is completely submerged. There must be a
minimum of 8 cm/ 3 in between the water level and top of the vessel.
D. Remove the food product from the vessel and either mark the water level on the side of the
vessel or measure the amount of water in the vessel.
E. Remove the water and completely dry the vessel and the food product.
F. This is the amount of liquid the vessel is to be filled with to cook the food product.
Boiling time varies with the type of food being cooked. Seafood generally has the shortest boiling time. For
superior cooking results, follow the "3-Minute: 15-Minute" boiling rule.
1. Heat water to rolling boil. Depending on the size of cooking vessel and volume of water used, heat up
time can range from 15 to 45 minutes. Covering the cooking vessel with a lid will accelerate water heat up
time to the boiling point.
2. Reduce cooker flame and carefully lower food basket into boiling water and cover the pot.
3. Increase cooker flame and cook until a rolling boil is achieved.
4. Leaving pot covered, reduce cooker flame and allow rolling boil to continue for 3-minutes.
5. After 3-minutes have passed, shut off gas to the cooker. Leave the pot covered and allow the food to set
for 15-minutes. During this 15-minute period, the food will continue to cook and absorb seasoning without
being over-cooked.
Generally, the "3-Minute: 15-Minute" rule results in shrimp and crawfish being perfectly cooked, seasoned
and easy to peel.
6. Remove basket from cooking vessel:
a. Shut off gas to the cooker.
b. Wearing an insulated glove or mitt, carefully remove lid from pot.
c. Slowly lift basket from the cooking vessel (this may require two people).
d. Hold the basket above the cooking vessel to allow hot water to drain.
7. Gently pour out the food into a serving dish and enjoy!
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