16 cups of water 3 t red pepper flakes 2 T Old Bay ( or more to taste) 3 lbs cooked smoked sausage cut into 2 inch chunks 4 lbs red potatoes, washed skins on 10 small whole onions, peeled 6 fresh ears of corn, shucked and cut in half 5 lbs shrimp in shells size 21-25 ( I use 16-21) melted butter herbs, such as basil and oregano In a large pot put water, Old Bay and red pepper flakes, bring to a boil . ( Sprinkle the Old Bay spice after each layer.) Add sausage, potatoes, onions and corn…