2 gallons water
1/2 cup Old Bay seafood seasoning

8 onions quartered
8 small new
potatoes, whole
8 ears of corn, halved

2 lbs. smoked sausage,
cut into 2" pieces

3 lb. shrimp, unpeeled

Place the water and seasoning into a large stockpot. Bring to a boil.

Add the vegetables to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes.

Add sausage to the vegetables and cook another 15 minutes.

Add the shrimp and cook until shrimp are pink and done.

Have a table covered with a layer of newspaper;
then cover with a heavy brown paper
(the meat wrapping type).
Drain the water or if using a basket, lift out the basket and pour out the vegetables and meat onto the brown paper. Serve with melted butter and cocktail sauce.

This recipe came from my in-laws. My husband Ben does the cooking when we serve this and uses an outdoor gas cooker. It is ideal for an informal outdoor neighborhood or family get-together. Here in south Georgia we can enjoy it almost year round. I usually make a fresh vegetable tray and melons to accompany this meal and for dessert, cheesecake and coffee is a good way to finish it off. My own family often asks for this meal when we are together.

-Marti