Cook with Dak Prescott - 2 pot Crawfish Boil

I've been boiling crawfish for over 25 years. Cooking crawfish is how I got my start in outdoor cooking. When I was first invited to a crawfish boil, I was immediately drawn to the communal nature of friends and family gathered around a table creating memories around enjoying food together in their backyard.
I was recently eating BBQ with the Dallas Cowboy's Quarterback Dak Prescott who is from Louisiana. We got to talking about a relatively new cooking technique called the two pot method. He suggested we get together with his Father and make a cooking video using this method.
Traditionally crawfish are boiled in one pot. Once the crawfish boil and are cooked, the challenge with the one pot method is to keep from overcooking them. Some people spray that pot with a hose to cool it off and others dump ice into the pot which dilutes the seasoning.
In 2022, Brad Orrison of The Shed in Ocean Springs, MS taught me the two pot method. Crawfish are boiled in clean water, which purges them, and are then dumped in a 140 degree soak pot where they take on flavor and heat (if you desire) without over cooking the crawfish. We realize not everyone has two pots, but if you have the tools, you will love the results from this method. One thing is for sure. This is our favorite cooking show video that we have ever done!
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[@stalekrackerofficial4240]

That's definitely money dude!!!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks dude!!!

[@bobhope8412]

Bruh... Bout time to do a collab don't ya think? Now dat would be money dude!

[@theathjr]

Id put dat sausage on a crackah dude

[@marcuslogan4420]

You a Dallas fan too!..lol

[@justinlethco7562]

Put it on a cracka dood!

[@StevenPollnow]

"My wife isn't much of a crawfish fan, so she goes hard on the sausage" I'm going to make a shirt out of that lol

[@javiertorres2193]

👀

[@barakharlan]

You can tell Mr. Prescott knows his way around a kitchen. Love it and Dem Boys!!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Yes he does!

[@treau3131]

Really like seeing Dak outside of football. With out all the expectations. He's a good man. Hope his team can support him better this year.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

I hope so too.

[@98kutch]

Dak saying he has to protect his hands might be the funniest part of the whole video. 😂

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Smart man. Made me laugh!

[@johnmommens5952]

Protects his hands more than the football😮

[@BeardedBourbonDrinker]

Nah when Matt said his wife goes hard on the sausage was the funniest part.

[@bradeurich8611]

Protect his hands cuz he ain’t gonna be a Cowboy next year baby!

[@ProjectPhoenix21]

Imagine cooking for the QB of the Dallas Cowboys and his dad. Matt, you’re the real deal, sir. My wife and I watch these videos every time you post them. You deserve every bit of success you have gained and will continue to gain. Keep making this world a better place, once recipe at a time.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

I really appreciate that!

[@csisco7727]

I read this entire comment with a MAGA Texas accent

[@davidcollins9454]

Love this! Dak's dad is a natural. You've gotta have him back for some more Louisiana cooks!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

I agree!!!

[@RamiroRodriguez22]

daks dad looks like a great guy, could see his influence on dak

[@packa8316]

100%

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Totally. Great family!

[@JoseCervantes-tz4ru]

This is so freaking awesome 2 of my favorite people together Mr. Pitman and My #1 QB DAK Prescott. Of course Mr. Pittman nailed this cook out, like always.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks Jose!

[@ChrisBartling]

Great video! Great having Dak and his father helping out and adding their own flair with the cabbage.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

That was so cool! Very genuine and a cool teaching moment.

[@kellystanley8870]

Nathaniel with the hip clip - total dad move

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

He is a boss!

[@christophersettles1712]

One of my favorite episodes by far. Keep up the good work

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks, will do!

[@sm8551]

Dak's Pappy looks like he could lace em up too. :-D

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

100%

[@Tri.dawg1]

Shout out to Dak! Mississippi behind ya

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Cheers!

[@tmcknight674]

Hell yeah. Best video ever. Prescott and crawdadys. You’ve out done yourself. America !!!!!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks!

[@-.Steven]

Happy Father's Day to Dak, his dad, Matt and your dad. The Crew at Meat Church and all the Fathers out there that love their children. ❤ Let's not forget the Father of us all!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Well said. Thank you!!!!

[@elpasoradiocontrollers6707]

That was an awesome video Matt, thanks for taking us along for the ride. That was a great Father's Day present.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@andrewkirwan517]

HAIL STATE! A shout out to Dak! As a Mississippi state alumni mysel, and a life long Cowboys fan, proud to call him our QB1!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Love it!

[@fatsackafat1476]

BBQ Fans: Please get the word out on this channel. The fact that Matt isn't over a million subs is criminal at this point.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

We agree. Thanks for the shoutout!

[@JRob32]

100% agree, I enjoy watching his videos and always come to to his channel for new cooking/grilling/smoking ideas

[@Cody-p8u]

Bro! I never thought I’d support a cowgirls fan but it starts NOW! ONE MILLION SUBS NEEDS TO HAPPEN BEFORE SEASON. been following Matt for years blows my mind as well.

[@jamesmoore5322]

Goddamn right

[@claytonbarker6636]

Definitely agree 💯

[@timgregson5533]

While I will likely never try this, I love this video! I love culture and cuisine! I also love fathers and sons!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you!!

[@robertranquist7452]

This will be the highlight of Daks whole career! Great video!!

[@47vulcanride]

What a nice group of guys! Enjoyed watching this

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@itfitz]

I love my Dallas Cowboys! Thanks, Matt.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Me too!

[@tracycrispino3446]

Amazing work to all three of you and Happy Father’s Day to all the dads watching this!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks so much!

[@fatsackafat1476]

I'm a 49er's fan, did not come to this vid a Dax fan, but I'm leaving one. Also, what a great father. Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's out there!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Same to you!

[@MegaMars83]

I was thinking the same thing, awesome father Dak has! I sure he learned a lot from him

[@morschgaming]

Loved this so much, nothing like a Father n Son relationship. And over food too? Yessir, that boil looked amazing!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you. It was!!

[@kjam360]

That was AWESOME. It also looks delicious!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

It was!

[@jeffsinclair3906]

Best video ever!!! Sooooo cool! Great job, Sir…. as always. Cheers! And, Happy Fathers Day, Matt.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks so much!

[@mattkozink7488]

Wow, what a spread! Happy Father's Day Mr. Prescott

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks for watching.

[@EatWithRafy]

This is awesome! Looks pretty easy to make! Thanks for the video. Hope my cooking channel grows like your has grown! Keep up the great content

[@GOATED0846]

Ur vids are 🔥 too! Keep it up.

[@PastorKilla]

It can and it will! Stay consistent! Ur recipe videos are high quality 💪🏼

[@EatWithRafy]

@@GOATED0846 appreciate it bro !

[@EatWithRafy]

@@PastorKilla 🙏🏼 will do!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you!

[@skyhcky]

What a fun video. My favorite pitmaster with my favorite QB. I absolutely love Dak and his family. Super nice people. Go Cowboys!!!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you!!!!

[@PSSKDerby]

Great video Matt! What an incredible experience you brought us to. That looks like one amazing boil. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

It was!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alg8181]

Matt, you deserve all of the success and more! Congratulations to you and the Meat Church team!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you so much!

[@MOG-JC]

Daks dad seems like such a genuine good man... Thanks Matt for sharing this technique ..def gotta try this in the future...ohh yeah..that Holy Gospel rub is one of the best on the market for beef BBQ...and love the Honey Hog for the pork

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

He is the best!

[@greggrondin3034]

Man that had to be awesome! I can understand why it was your favorite video! Dak is the man #HailState!

[@terrypedersen7]

Matt you have had some great cooks and guests but this one is all around the greatest yet! Cheers to the Prescotts and I hope you have a wonderful Father’s Day weekend with your family. 🍺

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@lyleswavel320]

Daks has a great dad

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Nathaniel is the man!!!

[@cynthiaburell179]

What fun and thank you to Dak for the attention and the picture with my nephew Cash Cochran (12 years old) who is recovering from cancer. He was on cloud nine!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

He is genuine like that all the time. I can't say enough good things about him as a person.

[@allanf3499]

Matt, I love your videos watching your three-part series on pull pork,brisket and beef ribs has elevated the quality of my cook. Dak don’t hurt those hands. We need you here in Miami. Happy Father’s Day to all. Every time I watch your videos, I want to cook something on my Traeger Silverton.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you!

[@bdubfromthebelltower]

Happy to see your hard work open opportunities for you to work with people that mean something to you man. Thanks

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

I appreciate that!

[@TC-bj8pu]

The Prescotts are a class act! Great video!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

I can't say enough about them!

[@VicBarry]

Super freakin' cool video Matt! Crawfish boils aren't really a thing over here in Ireland, but really cool to watch it! Appreciate all the effort in this video, lot's of moving parts!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@HymelsKajunKitchen]

That Louisiana crab boil dry and wet never fails!! good stuff

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

You got that right!

[@craigashworth2389]

Awesome video I grew up playing ball with Daks dad known the family along time.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

That's awesome!!

[@rubenbenitez8225]

The video was awesome. Thank you. Go Cowboys. Let's goooo

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you!!

[@rubenbenitez8225]

@@MeatChurchBBQ Your welcome

[@generaleisenbart8199]

I just discovered this channel and it's great!! Greetings from Europe and keep on smokin'!!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you!!!

[@williamscott2461]

Excellent show!!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you!

[@nickburris9180]

I love seeing Matt being excited at Zeke at the end. I could tell you an absolutely hilarious story about him (Zeke).

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

He is a character.

[@loufolse7170]

Brother I know you were stoked for this one! I live in Louisiana so you did an awesome job! I know you are a huge Cowboys fan (die hard Chiefs fan here!) so to be able to do this at Dak's house is amazing! Great video!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you!!!!!

[@wesray603]

How cool for you to cook with your team’s QB and his dad! Way to go.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

I really appreciate that. Thank you!

[@ajmcmillan9826]

Instant Classic! Great job Matt! Zek at the end was priceless lol!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks!

[@alstroemeriamorada]

I think I am lucky to say this is the first meat church video I have watched and I am impressed. Bright future ahead for this channel, you got my subscription

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you!!!!

[@FreeBird614Two]

Looks amazing and the video was authentic and entertaining!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you. It was an awesome day!

[@AT502]

You, Dax and Pops definitely nailed this video Matt ... and what a spread!!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you!!!!

[@tylerp4390]

Hell yes! That’s my QB and my #1 pit master doing it right. Well done fellas

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you!!

[@seanlanier2475]

From Lafayette Louisiana here and this is how we do it

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you!!!!

[@Fifer1758]

man, that is one proud Dad

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Nathaniel is great!

[@Fifer1758]

@@MeatChurchBBQ you had a proud dad moment too, flexing about your son harvesting the deer for the sausage lol love to see it!

[@RaiderGraf]

Awesome vid, I've been able to meet Dak and his dad, super nice guys. My dad actually built Dak's doghouse a few years ago

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

No way!

[@RaiderGraf]

@MeatChurchBBQ heck yea, Champion! Told my dad if he ever needed any help... So when it was time to deliver about 8 of us showed up to put it in place. Big dog house, about 6ft x 6ft

[@localhaunts7935]

Has a Cowboy’s fan, I wish I could double like this video. Awesome 🎉

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

I appreciate that!

[@tommyvtexantrogden2682]

This is so damn awesome !! What a great episode, Dak and his dad are naturals !! I guess I’m heading to Academy to buy another Crawfish setup so I can try this two pot method ! Looks fantastic

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

I knew you would Tommyt!

[@johnhurlbut]

I'm a Seahawks Fan and I loves me some Dak! Good job Matt! Great video!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@donniefolmar6393]

Looked like good times Matt, great video!!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

I had THE BEST time!

[@camerongott816]

Incredible!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

#1 Cam!

[@bbqjones]

I just live my life vicariously through Matt Pittman.:)

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

haha

[@davidplatt8915]

Grrrreat episode, Matt. Over half of my small circle of friends wouldn't go near anything that swims so I won't ever be doing this BUT...I would attend and indulge (though I've never had a crawfish in my life, here in the Heart Of The Rockies) in helping to finish off that pile of food in a New York minute. You're truly livin' your best life, Matt. Congrats!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks David.

[@mmrichards5]

Very cool!! Love this!!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gd3design63]

Damn, I’m jealous!…. Happy Father’s Day everybody!!! :)

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks!!

[@michaelholliday6037]

That was really cool to cook for some Dallas Cowboys! I bet that chow was through the roof great!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you!

[@Porchpup1]

Good to see Zek back where he belongs. Great job Matt!!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Yes! Thank you!

[@RandomNamejagddjxuossn]

Cool video!! Just became a Dak fan!! Real cool dude

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Honestly, the best!

[@chrissimmons6358]

Another great video Matt. Way to mix it up. Definately going to try cabbage in my next boil.Look forward to it each Wednesday!!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

It was a great add!

[@TheLexusgs400]

This cook better lead to the big show this coming season!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Fingers crossed.

[@Derek-ls3wg]

Matt is a boss. Been watching a couple years. Picked up some Gospel seasoning at my local Hyvee today, cannot wait to try it once it stops raining here in MN.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

I really appreciate that! -Matt

[@bobhope8412]

Happy Father's Day to both Mr. Prescotts and Mr. Pittman! Awesome video! Geaux Cowboys and Geaux Meat Church!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Happy Father's Day!

[@nb857]

Dak’s dad sounds like Isaac Hayes. Great video!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks!!

[@christianalvarez7984]

My wife goes hard on the sausage too, Matt #blessed

[@stanr4612]

I can only imagine what this cook tasted like. I’m in a location where we couldn’t get the crawfish. Matt, the Meat Church man just living the dream in Paradise. Wow.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

So good!!

[@wolverines747]

Dang! Great collab! Congrats to you all, keep it up

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Will do!!!

[@sostruk]

What a cool way to celebrate Father’s Day Matt, excellent video! Three dads boilin’ bugs together and celebrating their kids at the same time! shout out to Sam for that white tail sausage! LOL then there goes Zeke at the end pinching a crawfish at the end…😂 🦞

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks so much!!!!!

[@briannicholas493]

What a great video; one of my favorites

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Mine too!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you!!!

[@briannicholas493]

@@MeatChurchBBQ I also appreciate you keeping Dak away from sharp knives ahead of the season.

[@GyWO10]

Great video & I appreciate having some Cowboys on! DC4L!!!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

No doubt!

[@tonyspears914]

Amazing Video ! Your cooking is great, but, I enjoy how you incorporate FAMILY in everything you do ! I can tell it's very important to you ! (Shout Out to : HONEY HOG) !!! :)

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

I really appreciate that. And thanks for the Honey Hog love!

[@breakupgoogle]

Deep in the heart of Texas!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

YESSIR

[@bradbenn719]

Daddy Prescott should be a broadcaster or a singer with that voice. Seem to be nice guys. I bought a 2nd crawfish pot after watching your Shed video but haven't tried the method yet. Maybe next year. Might need to borrow a lineman to move the pots though.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

haha yes get yourself an OL!

[@floydcampbell1501]

Killer video Matt, probably one of the best!!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

It was my fav. Thank you!

[@kevinh9150]

That was such an amazing video. Well done sir

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you kindly!

[@KC-ke7kq]

All love to the family, GEAUX JAGS

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Cheers!

[@dwaynewladyka577]

An awesome looking crawfish boil. Cheers, Matt! 👍🏻👍🏻✌️

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

cheers!!

[@goingpostal8760]

Just here to say Bang Bang 9erGang haha!! Awesome video. Dak and his Dad seem super cool.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Super cool!

[@batmanonfilm]

Awesome video! Gonna try this method!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Have fun!

[@tomx7889]

Not a Cowboys fan but love this show.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you so much!

[@K-MO216]

DAK POPS GOT THAT MEGATRON deep VOICE 😂😂

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

YEP

[@thebrandonbarnes_]

Great video! That was fun to watch.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks so much!

[@glenntriplett]

Great video Matt, keep up the great work, you are a rock star ✨.👍🏻👍🏻 with the NFL players for father Day.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

I appreciate that!

[@MrLouisiana36]

Stand up Louisiana 🎉🎉🎉🎉we the best with this

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Cheers!

[@MrLouisiana36]

@@MeatChurchBBQ there no other way to do crawfish 🦞 but the Louisiana way we the originators.

[@danssmokintreasures]

Great video this sort of cook is on my bucket list for sure, I just never got around to it.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

You should!

[@mrdetailer470]

As a Giants fan tough to watch...lol But looks great. Watched his dad peal that onion, I never tried that before. Learn something new everyday!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@josephgaines1965]

Unlike pizza, where some will say pineapple belongs on it and other say its a sin, you can add pineapple sliced up to your boil and everyone loves it. I'm definitely going to try the 2 pot method next time. Seems like it makes it much easier to boil crawfish quickly without taking away any quality. Love your videos!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Sounds great!

[@orional1977]

This could have been Matt and John Doe and John's dad and it would have still have been awesome! - spoken by a 50yo whose dad passed away when I was 4yo, but had uncles and grandfathers that taught me many things, like grilling, BBQ, hunting, etc.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Cheers!

[@ryancecil1509]

Thought it was anniversary day cook :) Awesome video

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

haha