Started looking for a jambalaya pot

chad · 01-05-2007, 02:52 PM

I watched Flay's Throwdown with ole what's his name from New Orleans...it was, naturally, a rerun, but I like the Throwdown format and really liked the jambalaya pot...

I found a couple of sources for the pots, paddles, stands/burners/etc. I may be able to use my Krazy Kajun burner if I buy the right pot.

http://www.krazykajuncookware.com/

Similar stuff from Bayou Classics...

http://www.bayouclassicdepot.com/index.htm

King Kajun and Bayou Classic burners and turkey pots are usually available at Lowe's and/or Home Depot, too. I haven't seen a jambalaya pot around here but the aluminum and stainless turkey pots and fish fry stuff is usally available.

tumpedover · 01-05-2007, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad

I watched Flay's Throwdown with ole what's his name from New Orleans...it was, naturally, a rerun, but I like the Throwdown format and really liked the jambalaya pot...

I found a couple of sources for the pots, paddles, stands/burners/etc. I may be able to use my Krazy Kajun burner if I buy the right pot.

http://www.krazykajuncookware.com/

Similar stuff from Bayou Classics...

http://www.bayouclassicdepot.com/index.htm

King Kajun and Bayou Classic burners and turkey pots are usually available at Lowe's and/or Home Depot, too. I haven't seen a jambalaya pot around here but the aluminum and stainless turkey pots and fish fry stuff is usally available.

I saw the same episode and....had the same thoguhts

Looks like we're makin' jambalaya

chad · 01-05-2007, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tumpedover

I saw the same episode and....had the same thoguhts

Looks like we're makin' jambalaya

Yeah, my problem is what size pot to buy!!

I'm of the "I can always cook less in a big pot but can't cook more in a little pot" school of logic!!

I'd like to add cajun food to my catering repertoire and so I may start with the 10 gallon.

Since I know how to cook rice I don't think I'll have the scorch problem Bobby experienced!

I can't believe he didn't know the "turn off the heat and wait 20 minutes without looking" method!!

Kevin · 01-05-2007, 03:12 PM

That 10 gallon pot looks pretty good to me. Wonder if I'll need a hoist to move it? Shipping could be interesting as well.

Looked around the bayou classic site. They've got a cornbread stick pan and a bacon press as well. Been looking for a bacon press for awhile.

chad · 01-05-2007, 03:16 PM

Lot's of good cast iron stuff out there - drop biscuit pan, oblong casseroles with lids, etc. Of course, you can get a lot of stuff at Cabela's, Bass Pro, etc. but I started looking specifically for the jambalaya pot and wasn't disappointed.

I've had a Krazy Kajun turkey pot and fryer for several years...still works fine. I like the "banjo" burner -- looks like it would be a bit more even than my 6" ring burner.

I'd have to reinforce all the shelving in the house if I bought much more cast iron.

chingador · 01-05-2007, 03:49 PM

Yeah, I saw that. Bobby was a fish out of water on that episode. Correctly prepared jambalaya is a real treat. I have never been able to make it correctly. I might have to buy one of those pots.

chad · 01-05-2007, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by chingador

Yeah, I saw that. Bobby was a fish out of water on that episode. Correctly prepared jambalaya is a real treat. I have never been able to make it correctly. I might have to buy one of those pots.

I think I'd fry a few turkeys, chicken, some fish, etc. numerous times to get that pot well seasoned!!

Sticking is the largest issue I've found - basically with any rice dish.

Kevin · 01-05-2007, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by chingador

Yeah, I saw that. Bobby was a fish out of water on that episode. Correctly prepared jambalaya is a real treat. I have never been able to make it correctly. I might have to buy one of those pots.

I don't have a proper pot (yet, that may change after chad started this thread) make it in a cast iron dutch oven now. The cast iron definitely makes a difference when you make the roux. Noah has posted a good one in the recipe section here.

nmayeux · 01-05-2007, 04:05 PM

Dave,
I make a lot of jambalaya regularly, and I use cast iron dutch ovens. I guess I like the fact that they can be used for several different meals, and also work with several different heat sources from charcoal to my jet burner.

Edit: Dave, I completely didn't think about weight. A 10 gallon pot full of whatever would be twice as difficult than a couple of smaller pots, especially if you are cooking by yourself.

chad · 01-05-2007, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by nmayeux

Dave,
I make a lot of jambalaya regularly, and I use cast iron dutch ovens. I guess I like the fact that they can be used for several different meals, and also work with several different heat sources from charcoal to my jet burner.

Edit: Dave, I completely didn't think about weight. A 10 gallon pot full of whatever would be twice as difficult than a couple of smaller pots, especially if you are cooking by yourself.

I usually cater by myself, so I just deal with weight, etc. An 8 quart dutch oven just wouldn't quite do what I have in mind!!

Part of catering is the "show" and one BIG pot makes a much better show!!

Sean-SonofDFLittle · 01-05-2007, 04:47 PM

Also I have no doubt that whenever I visit you will have me do most the heavy lifting.

And it is sad when a "pro" chef like Flay can't make rice...I made some last night, and like you said...boil water, add rice, simmer for 20 minutes while watching TV, come back...perfect rice...boy that's tough.

ultramag · 01-05-2007, 04:48 PM

Looks like a bunch of us were up late and now have a hankerin for jambalaya. Looks like a good source for them big cast iron pots. Thanks for sharing chad. I guess he was out of his element, but whatever the case Flay sure got his butt handed to him on that one.

nmayeux · 01-05-2007, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad

I usually cater by myself, so I just deal with weight, etc. An 8 quart dutch oven just wouldn't quite do what I have in mind!!

Part of catering is the "show" and one BIG pot makes a much better show!!

Now that makes some sense!

thillin · 01-05-2007, 06:11 PM

If you were closer, I think I have an extra old cast iron 10 gallon pot I'd let go cheap. We use them for fish fries. They sit on 55 gal drums, we run weed burner type burners to heat them.

The_Kapn · 01-05-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by thillin

If you were closer, I think I have an extra old cast iron 10 gallon pot I'd let go cheap. We use them for fish fries. They sit on 55 gal drums, we run weed burner type burners to heat them.

TIM's Transport--"You call, we haul"

We are coming through N Texas (Plano/Blue Ridge area) enroute to Santa Fe in Feb.

Figure it out if ya want Chad and Ty.

TIM

01-05-2007, 02:52 PM	#1
chad somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Clearwater, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Started looking for a jambalaya pot I watched Flay's Throwdown with ole what's his name from New Orleans...it was, naturally, a rerun, but I like the Throwdown format and really liked the jambalaya pot... I found a couple of sources for the pots, paddles, stands/burners/etc. I may be able to use my Krazy Kajun burner if I buy the right pot. http://www.krazykajuncookware.com/ Similar stuff from Bayou Classics... http://www.bayouclassicdepot.com/index.htm King Kajun and Bayou Classic burners and turkey pots are usually available at Lowe's and/or Home Depot, too. I haven't seen a jambalaya pot around here but the aluminum and stainless turkey pots and fish fry stuff is usally available. __________________ Dave Southern Brethren BBQ Competition Team "It's all about getting paid!" - Myron Mixon "I love being hated in my hometown!" - David Hair KingFisher Gator Rotisserie cooker, WSM, Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill, Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill, slightly used Bandera chamber for future use as a cold smoker, Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker

01-05-2007, 03:12 PM	#4
Kevin Moderator Join Date: 02-06-05 Location: Southern Minnesota Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That 10 gallon pot looks pretty good to me. Wonder if I'll need a hoist to move it? Shipping could be interesting as well. Looked around the bayou classic site. They've got a cornbread stick pan and a bacon press as well. Been looking for a bacon press for awhile. __________________ Kevin

01-05-2007, 03:16 PM	#5
chad somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Clearwater, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Lot's of good cast iron stuff out there - drop biscuit pan, oblong casseroles with lids, etc. Of course, you can get a lot of stuff at Cabela's, Bass Pro, etc. but I started looking specifically for the jambalaya pot and wasn't disappointed. I've had a Krazy Kajun turkey pot and fryer for several years...still works fine. I like the "banjo" burner -- looks like it would be a bit more even than my 6" ring burner. I'd have to reinforce all the shelving in the house if I bought much more cast iron. __________________ Dave Southern Brethren BBQ Competition Team "It's all about getting paid!" - Myron Mixon "I love being hated in my hometown!" - David Hair KingFisher Gator Rotisserie cooker, WSM, Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill, Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill, slightly used Bandera chamber for future use as a cold smoker, Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker

01-05-2007, 04:05 PM	#9
nmayeux Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-03-05 Location: Marietta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Dave, I make a lot of jambalaya regularly, and I use cast iron dutch ovens. I guess I like the fact that they can be used for several different meals, and also work with several different heat sources from charcoal to my jet burner. Edit: Dave, I completely didn't think about weight. A 10 gallon pot full of whatever would be twice as difficult than a couple of smaller pots, especially if you are cooking by yourself. __________________ Noah \#/ Nauti-Que BBQ Team Pitmaster and KCBS CBJ & CTC

01-05-2007, 04:48 PM	#12
ultramag Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-28-06 Location: Clinton, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks like a bunch of us were up late and now have a hankerin for jambalaya. Looks like a good source for them big cast iron pots. Thanks for sharing chad. I guess he was out of his element, but whatever the case Flay sure got his butt handed to him on that one. __________________ [B]BDS-Jumbo Model 2743[/B] [B]WSM-[/B]w/mods GOSM 36" [B]Big Block[/B] Gasser [B][SIZE=4][COLOR=red]Proud Member - MOFO Chapter[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

01-05-2007, 03:49 PM	#6
chingador Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-18-06 Location: Pearland,TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yeah, I saw that. Bobby was a fish out of water on that episode. Correctly prepared jambalaya is a real treat. I have never been able to make it correctly. I might have to buy one of those pots.

01-05-2007, 04:47 PM	#11
Sean-SonofDFLittle Found some matches. Join Date: 01-14-04 Location: Clearwater Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Also I have no doubt that whenever I visit you will have me do most the heavy lifting. And it is sad when a "pro" chef like Flay can't make rice...I made some last night, and like you said...boil water, add rice, simmer for 20 minutes while watching TV, come back...perfect rice...boy that's tough.

01-05-2007, 06:11 PM	#14
thillin somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-21-04 Location: Keller, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you were closer, I think I have an extra old cast iron 10 gallon pot I'd let go cheap. We use them for fish fries. They sit on 55 gal drums, we run weed burner type burners to heat them. __________________ Med Spicewine-adopted 3/13/10 *CL Score* 2 Large BGEs(pimped out w/Thirdeye Eggcessories)-hatched 6/4/07 & 4/20/11 Med BGE-adopted 2/2/08 *CL Score* -SOLD Mini BGE-adopted 1/31/08 *CL Score* Traeger 075-adopted 12/3/11 CL Score Weber 1 touch *CL Score* Weber Spirit 500 *CL Score* Weber Smokey Joe Silver *CL Score* BLUE & RED Thermapens Klose 20x42-SOLD Paddlin Pigs BBQ Ty

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