To purge, or not to purge crawfish.that, as they say, is the question. And, if you do purge your crawfish, what s the best way to do it? Purge with salt? Those are the other questions because, there s a whole lot of questions when it comes to purging crawfish. Rejoice because the LSU AgCenter might finally have the answers for us.
What s the Best Way to Purge Crawfish?
Apparently, it s all about the crawfish s hindgut, what s in it, and what s the best way to get it out. Many people swear by purging crawfish for a period of time in a saltwater bath while others swear by just keeping the crawfish in regular unsalted water. Yet many people don t even bother purging their crawfish at all and toss em in the pot.