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Cooking Smaller Portion of Jambalaya in Smaller Pot
Posted on 5/8/23 at 7:25 am
Posted on 5/8/23 at 7:25 am
I have to cook a jambalaya for about 35-40 people, but the only pot I have is a 20 gallon. Anyone have any issue of cooking a much smaller jambalaya in a larger pot?
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Posted on 5/8/23 at 7:37 am to Bigryno7
You don't have a friend that would loan you his 5 gallon? I don't see why you'd have an issue using yours though. But I have several friends with various size pots. I recently borrowed a 40 gallon to do a jambo for a wedding reception.
Posted on 5/8/23 at 8:23 am to GeauxTigers0107
I am in Nashville, this is the only size we have for the office. I want to get a smaller one for times like this, but unfortunately this is all I have for this week.
Posted on 5/8/23 at 8:31 am to Bigryno7
I've never done this, so not sure. My concern would be the extra empty space when the rice is cooking. Honestly, what I would do is cook 10 pounds of rice, which would be half the pot, just to make sure. Bring to-go containers and let everyone take some home. I wouldn't hesitate to cook half the pot.
Posted on 5/8/23 at 8:56 am to Bigryno7
I've made half full pots with no issue before. As long as you have a properly fitting lid, shouldn't be an issue.
Posted on 5/8/23 at 9:09 am to Bigryno7
Just curious, but how much rice (cups) are you planning on using for 35-40 people?
Posted on 5/8/23 at 9:18 am to SUB
Based on the jambalaya calculator, a 20 gallon pot half full will require 12.80 lbs or 32 cups
Posted on 5/8/23 at 9:27 am to Bigryno7
i do it all the time. i love the extra room, so i can be a little sloppy stirring while drinking...plus my burner on my 20gal is better than my 5gal.
Posted on 5/8/23 at 9:45 am to CptEllerby277
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I've made half full pots with no issue before. As long as you have a properly fitting lid, shouldn't be an issue.
His wouldn't be half full, his would be 1/4 full. 5 pounds of rice would be needed for 30-40 people. A 20 gallon pot will cook 20 pounds of rice (or more).
You're talking 15 gallons of empty space. I think it will work, but I cannot guarantee being I've never done it. I've done half pots and they work fine.
Posted on 5/8/23 at 10:50 am to SixthAndBarone
I will most likely do a half pot, I can just donate the rest to the local fire department if we have way too much.
Posted on 5/9/23 at 2:07 pm to Bigryno7
You’ll be fine. My recs: cook 10 lbs of rice, use 2 gallons of water, 25 lbs of meat, 10 lbs of onions. Can’t really mess this up. Bring quart ziplocks and freeze the leftovers.
Posted on 5/10/23 at 7:50 pm to livnthehighlife
Thanks for the help. Came out great. I honestly loved having the extra room using the larger pot for the smaller amount.
This post was edited on 5/10/23 at 8:10 pm
Posted on 5/10/23 at 8:07 pm to Bigryno7
Looks fantastic. Thanks for following up.
Posted on 5/11/23 at 2:35 am to Bigryno7
I got a pot pufect for that many people
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