For over 30 years the artisans of Lourdes, El Salvador have handcrafted traditional stockpots for use as Bayou Boilers. Bayou Classic is proud to support these skilled craftsmen and their communities by offering their heirloom-quality products to our customers. - Steam - Boil - Fry - Use with basket to boil and steam shrimp, seafood, vegetables, and peanuts. Fry shrimp, fish, chicken, fries, and hushpuppies. Use without basket for large batches of soup, stews, chili, and jambalaya. Perfect for Canning.