1/2 lb. cooked smoked sausage (kielbasa) per person
1/2 lb. shrimp per person (in shell)
1 ear corn per person, shucked
1 box shrimp boil (per 2 lb. shrimp)
1 tbsp. vinegar (per lb. shrimp)
1/2 tsp. Tabasco (per lb. shrimp)
1 tbsp. red pepper (per 4 lb. shrimp)
1 tbsp. black pepper (per 4 lb. shrimp)
2 onions per person (optional)
3 new potatoes per person (optional)

Fill a large pot about 3/4 full of water. Add potatoes and all spices. Bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes. Add sausage and bring back to boil for 5 minutes. Add onions and boil 5 minutes. Add corn and boil for 5 minutes. Check all ingredients for doneness, especially the potatoes. Add shrimp and boil until shells begin to separate from the shrimp. Turn off heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and serve.