Gumbo Pot

Posted by LSUEnvy

Hou via Lake Chas

Member since May 2011

12540 posts

Posted on 11/17/11 at 1:33 pm to Jambo

quote:
Get one of the SS or aluminum THICK bottom pots

i like the SS but thick bottom a must

Posted by Martini

Near Athens

Member since Mar 2005

49615 posts

Posted on 11/17/11 at 2:01 pm to Jambo

Ducotes is on Florida next to Bordens Dairy.

Posted by bdevill

Baton Rouge, LA

Member since Mar 2008

12136 posts

Posted on 11/17/11 at 2:09 pm to tigermannola83

I've used my old school Magnalite in the past and it's been great. But I received an All Clad 16 qt for Christmas 2 years ago from my parents. I wouldn't suggest starting out with an All Clad, but if you're serious about cooking and when you're ready to invest, it's amazing to cook with. A low heat is distributed throughout the pot.. so you can cook slow on a low fire and make the best gumbo of your life.

Posted by BayouBlitz

Member since Aug 2007

18126 posts

Posted on 11/17/11 at 2:14 pm to tigermannola83

I use a cast iron pot. It has an "8" on it, which I assume is 8 quarts.

I do gumbos, jambalayas, etouffee, red beans n rice and chili in it. It's old and well seasoned.

I've tried a number of alternatives, but this is the only pot I use any more. I find it very easy and fast to get a dark roux in it.

I'd like it better if it were a hair bigger, but it has become my reliable partner in the kitchen.

Posted by Woody

Member since Nov 2004

2452 posts

Posted on 11/17/11 at 2:18 pm to BayouBlitz

quote:
I use a cast iron pot.

This. I used to use a stainless steel, but I much prefer using my cast iron.

Posted by Kajungee

South ,Section 6 Row N

Member since Mar 2004

17033 posts

Posted on 11/17/11 at 2:21 pm to Woody

Cast Iron for Chicken & Sausage
Magnalite for Seafood

Go check out the Mcware pots at Vernons Hardware

Posted by MeridianDog

Home on the range

Member since Nov 2010

14539 posts

Posted on 11/17/11 at 2:26 pm to tigermannola83

This

LINK

May be smallish,but really cooks well, soup, stew roast, gumbo.

Gift from Wife years back. She has good taste

Posted by bdevill

Baton Rouge, LA

Member since Mar 2008

12136 posts

Posted on 11/17/11 at 2:33 pm to MeridianDog

I'm interested in trying out a Le Creuset. I bet a chicken and sausage sauce picante would kick arse in one of these bad boys.

Posted by Kajungee

South ,Section 6 Row N

Member since Mar 2004

17033 posts

Posted on 11/17/11 at 3:12 pm to bdevill

quote:
I'm interested in trying out a Le Creuset

Tuesday Morning has had some LeCreuset marked down.

But I have been using my 12 quart cast iron for years. Can't Imagine anything better

Posted by Jambo

Baton Rouge

Member since Aug 2009

2239 posts

Posted on 11/17/11 at 4:24 pm to Martini

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Ducotes is on Florida next to Bordens Dairy.

that's what I meant bud. I think i was subconsiously battling the fact I had to make the trip to airline sams today. FML.

I actually work 2 mins from ducotes. My favorite place to shop.