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Jambalya Pot Help
Posted on 9/21/17 at 10:14 am
Posted on 9/21/17 at 10:14 am
What do I need to look for in a jambalaya pot setup? Is there a recommended minimum BTU for the burner? I am looking to get a 10gal pot. I've read a few threads that recommended Randy at R&R, but it sounds like he does it on the side and the wait can be long. I found this 10 gal setup on craigslist and it looks like a good idea, but I wasn't sure if there were any red flags that I might be missing.
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Posted on 9/21/17 at 10:20 am to zx24
Posted on 9/21/17 at 10:26 am to zx24
here's a hint. When buying a rig look at the stand. It should have spacers like 1/4 inch square stock between the ring and the pot. I have seen pots stuck to the rings from cooking a full pot the spacers stop this.
Posted on 9/21/17 at 10:35 am to zx24
Those stands are pretty dinky looking, and the recessed lid is costing you an inch or two of space. I pretty regularly cook jambalaya busting out the top of the pot.
A 10" burner will kick a 20 gallon pot in the arse. Those things move some serious heat.
A 10" burner will kick a 20 gallon pot in the arse. Those things move some serious heat.
Posted on 9/21/17 at 11:24 am to zx24
I might need one too, I usually borrow one once per year for a jambalaya thing for work but the guy I borrow it from let someone else use it.
Posted on 9/21/17 at 2:46 pm to zx24
Look for one with the burners enclosed. Much easier to control your fire when cooking the rice
Posted on 9/21/17 at 3:33 pm to FightnTiger
all pots are products of China. I believe there is 1 USA foundry that makes them, but you will pay out the azz. that is why everybody is selling them. the stand is the kicker. built in wind block or not. I'm lazy, I want wrap around wind block. I have a 20gal and looking to buy a 5gal. 3 legged stand/roller will level off on any surface.
Posted on 9/21/17 at 5:54 pm to zx24
I have one similar to the pic you posted. It's a good little setup till the wind is blowing or you need to move the pot and it's full of food. The next setup I buy will have the burner enclosed and will be on wheels.
Posted on 9/21/17 at 8:32 pm to chackbay
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are products of China. I believe there is 1 USA foundry that makes them, but you will pay out the azz. that is why everybody is selling them. the stand is the kicker. built in wind block or not. I'm lazy, I want wrap around wind block. I have a 20gal and looking to buy a 5gal. 3 legged stand/roller will level off on any surface.
Go checkout lamendola's in gonzales...
Posted on 9/22/17 at 8:54 am to Corn Dawg Nation
Do you not have a burner already for crawfish and such? You can get the pot and lid much less expensively.
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for example.
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for example.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 9:49 am to 4WHLN
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I have one similar to the pic you posted. It's a good little setup till the wind is blowing or you need to move the pot and it's full of food. The next setup I buy will have the burner enclosed and will be on wheels.
this is why I went with an enclosed aluminum stand. at cook-offs I'm sitting back watching my pot do its thing while others are flipping tables on their sides to block the wind.
the other good thing about the aluminum is it so damn light. ive fooled with big steel stands on wheels and you need 2 guys to get them in and out of the truck bed.
I can handle all the set up on my own with my 15 gallon pot. also of note, my stand can fit up to a 25 gal pot on it
heres my set up
Posted on 9/22/17 at 10:15 am to tiddlesmcdiddles
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tiddlesmcdiddles
Where did you get your setup from?
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Do you not have a burner already for crawfish and such? You can get the pot and lid much less expensively.
I thought I read that the banjo style burners are better for jambalaya pots.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 10:20 am to zx24
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I thought I read that the banjo style burners are better for jambalaya pots.
You are correct. Jet burners are what you want/need for a boil.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 10:26 am to zx24
I got it from Gary Matte's in Duson (on the I-10 frontage road)
I believe the entire set up was around $800-900...pricier than the options above, but I promise you will never be disappointed in this set up. you pay more for the burner/ stand but since it can handle a variety of pot sizes, you can have an arsenal of pots for 1 burner. if you notice the small 1/2" or so holes in the side, they allow you to put 2 rods across the burner to set a dutch oven on top of the burner as well.
I know Guidry's Hardware here in Lafayette also sells a similar product made by Hebert's Cajun Stove
I believe the entire set up was around $800-900...pricier than the options above, but I promise you will never be disappointed in this set up. you pay more for the burner/ stand but since it can handle a variety of pot sizes, you can have an arsenal of pots for 1 burner. if you notice the small 1/2" or so holes in the side, they allow you to put 2 rods across the burner to set a dutch oven on top of the burner as well.
I know Guidry's Hardware here in Lafayette also sells a similar product made by Hebert's Cajun Stove
Posted on 9/22/17 at 10:50 am to zx24
Banjo style is way better. Much quieter and much better heat control. Unless you're talking about giant burners, they put out more heat than a jet as well at full blast. You can flow more gas through 100 1/4" holes than you can through 1 1/4" hole.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 11:08 am to zx24
Krazy Kajun Cookware
I recommend them.
The food board actually had a thread with a list of all the stores in the area that sell jambalaya pots. Might be helpful
I recommend them.
The food board actually had a thread with a list of all the stores in the area that sell jambalaya pots. Might be helpful
Posted on 9/22/17 at 1:38 pm to bootyswamper
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Krazy Kajun Cookware
The same as Cajun Cookware?
If it's Manny who owns it, they have some pretty good stuff at pretty good prices.
Had a few run ins with Manny and he seems like a pretty stand up guy.
Posted on 9/22/17 at 1:44 pm to zx24
For the most part all of the newer pots are about the same.
The stand in the OP looks a little flimsy to me, but would probably be fine, I'd try to rock it before getting it, the pot with 30lbs of meat and onions, and a few gallons of water is gonna be top heavy when you start burning the rice in.
A 10" banjo burner is more than enough for either pot.
I don't mind a recessed aluminum lid, I haven't found you lose too much heat out of the lid during the time when you're using it, and I'll take the lid not sliding off onto the ground at the expense of a few plates. Plus they are light, easy to clean, and no worry about it warping like wood.
For the wind guard, you can pick one of these up and it folds flat
The stand in the OP looks a little flimsy to me, but would probably be fine, I'd try to rock it before getting it, the pot with 30lbs of meat and onions, and a few gallons of water is gonna be top heavy when you start burning the rice in.
A 10" banjo burner is more than enough for either pot.
I don't mind a recessed aluminum lid, I haven't found you lose too much heat out of the lid during the time when you're using it, and I'll take the lid not sliding off onto the ground at the expense of a few plates. Plus they are light, easy to clean, and no worry about it warping like wood.
For the wind guard, you can pick one of these up and it folds flat
Posted on 9/22/17 at 1:45 pm to nguyt518
Krazy Kajun Cookware is Shane Martinez out of St. Amant.
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