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To grind or not to grind Jambalaya
Posted on 12/29/11 at 9:56 am
Posted on 12/29/11 at 9:56 am
I just bought a 20 gal jamabalaya pot that is already seasoned. The guy I bought it from said some people grind the inside of the pot smooth then reseason it. This helps when cleanning the pot the surface is smooth and easy to wipe out. Of course you would have to reaseaon pot after griding it.Anyone heard of this before or is it a waste of time?
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Posted on 12/29/11 at 9:59 am to rouxgaroux
never heard of it. But why not give it a shot. My Griswold dutch oven is older than Methuselah and i think has been worked smooth over the course of its lifetime. Grinding sounds like a good idea. I might try it. On a new pot that is.
Posted on 12/29/11 at 10:00 am to rouxgaroux
Most pots I have seen are already smooth if seasoned. Was this pot rough even though seasoned? Im not familiar with the process of making the pot though only its use.
Posted on 12/29/11 at 10:04 am to rouxgaroux
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I just bought a 20 gal jamabalaya pot that is already seasoned. The guy I bought it from said some people grind the inside of the pot smooth then reseason it. This helps when cleanning the pot the surface is smooth and easy to wipe out. Of course you would have to reaseaon pot after griding it.Anyone heard of this before or is it a waste of time?
Yes. The smoother the better BUT....... don't use a grinding wheel. Use a grinding pad. Like this.
Again. DO NOT use a grinding wheel. Use a pad. Re-season pot after.
Posted on 12/29/11 at 10:06 am to pochejp
Thats what the guy showed me that type of sander your right. So my next question is how to reseason a pot that big?
Posted on 12/29/11 at 10:13 am to rouxgaroux
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Thats what the guy showed me that type of sander your right. So my next question is how to reseason a pot that big?
Fry cracklings in it. Let oil cool enough to handle and spread it all over the inside of the pot. Put back on the lowest fire you can get and let it sit there for a couple of hours with the lid on. Wipe off excess oil and store.
Posted on 12/29/11 at 10:15 am to Catman88
the was pretty rough feeling on the inside
Posted on 12/29/11 at 10:19 am to rouxgaroux
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Thats what the guy showed me that type of sander your right. So my next question is how to reseason a pot that big?
Fry in it. Heat up and oil. Let cool. Heat up and oil. Repeat many times. Fry in it more. Cycle the oil from hot to cold many times. It will take time. Just be sure to not let it rust.
Posted on 12/29/11 at 10:30 am to pochejp
If I did this all day can this be done in a day or will it take several days ? how many gallons of oil 5 or more? Thanks
Posted on 12/29/11 at 11:06 am to rouxgaroux
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If I did this all day can this be done in a day or will it take several days ? how many gallons of oil 5 or more? Thanks
Will take many days and or weeks. You don't have to do it daily, just when you have time or need to cook something.
You don't need much oil. Just heat up the pot and pour in a quart and coat the pot. Let cool then reheat again. Do that many many times. Fry in it for the next few months whenever you fry foods. That will help. Cook cracklins in it.
Posted on 12/29/11 at 11:28 am to pochejp
I never messed with any cracklyns but may have to try.If I fry fish in it wont leave the season pot with a fish smell? So the only reason to grind it is so that its easier to clean no other reason?
Posted on 12/29/11 at 12:08 pm to rouxgaroux
newer cast iron pots are not finished on the surface like they used to be, I have some older ones that are smooth like glass. My new ones arent. I really dont find it necessary if you are just making jambalaya.
Posted on 12/29/11 at 12:47 pm to rouxgaroux
Totally true, the smoother the easier to clean....less sticking also.
Posted on 12/29/11 at 3:39 pm to allsports34
Thanks everyone
Posted on 12/29/11 at 4:15 pm to rouxgaroux
Sanding the pot will have your pot in good working and cooking shape years ahead of time.Sanding makes the pot easy to clean and it cooks better.I have two 10 gal and 15 gal that I cook in each year at the Gonzales Jambalaya Festival.4 times in the finals and lost out in semis twice. 
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