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Reheating Jambalaya

Posted on 4/30/17 at 3:56 pm
Posted by DrinkPurplePissGold
Death Valley's Basement
Member since Jul 2011
208 posts
Posted on 4/30/17 at 3:56 pm
What's the best way to heat frozen chicken and sausage jambalaya? I have a one gallon freezer ziploc bag full...
Posted by LakeViewLSU
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2009
17730 posts
Posted on 4/30/17 at 4:01 pm to
I honestly dont think Ive ever heard of freezing Jambalaya. Gumbo yes.

I hope that helps.
Posted by Stadium Rat
Metairie
Member since Jul 2004
9540 posts
Posted on 4/30/17 at 4:46 pm to
I'd put in a covered pan in the oven. Sprinkle a few tablespoons of water on top and seal tightly. Don't stir.

ETA: since it's frozen in a bag, maybe you could take it out of the plastic, wrap it tightly with foil and seal well. Do add a small bit of water.
This post was edited on 4/30/17 at 4:51 pm
Posted by malvin
Member since Apr 2013
4628 posts
Posted on 4/30/17 at 4:56 pm to
Sous vide
Posted by RichJ
The Land of the CoonAss
Member since Nov 2016
3114 posts
Posted on 4/30/17 at 5:20 pm to
I usually re-heat jambalaya in a skillet, stovetop, with a 'lil bit of stock. It's really great if you let the bottom crisp up a little...
Posted by Jibbajabba
Louisiana
Member since May 2011
3879 posts
Posted on 4/30/17 at 5:38 pm to
I have an idea. For the record, I have never tried it.

Try steaming it in a double steamer (pot of water on bottom, food on top). Just put a touch of water in the bottom pot. Every few minutes, open and stir. Add a little water if necessary. When heated through, drop it in the very little bit of water and toss it.

It worked in my head. :shrug:
Posted by ChEgrad
Member since Nov 2012
3262 posts
Posted on 4/30/17 at 6:01 pm to
Add a touch of moisture, cover tightly and put in a 180 degree oven til warm. We have a warming oven at work and for most things it is the best way to reheat something. I have now started doing this at home if I have time.
Posted by DonChowder
Sonoma County
Member since Dec 2012
9249 posts
Posted on 4/30/17 at 6:29 pm to
I'd let it defrost. They nuke it in a bowl with a wet paper towel over it. Top it with a fried egg...golden.
Posted by Honky Lips
Member since Dec 2015
2828 posts
Posted on 4/30/17 at 6:41 pm to
I've had reheated frozen jambalaya only once. It was nasty.
Posted by Stadium Rat
Metairie
Member since Jul 2004
9540 posts
Posted on 4/30/17 at 7:39 pm to
quote:

Every few minutes, open and stir.
Not a good idea.
Posted by Martini
Near Athens
Member since Mar 2005
48829 posts
Posted on 4/30/17 at 7:48 pm to
If it is sealed I would just put the whole bag in a pot of simmering water and let it thaw and reheat.
Posted by Spock's Eyebrow
Member since May 2012
12300 posts
Posted on 4/30/17 at 8:49 pm to
quote:

I've had reheated frozen jambalaya only once. It was nasty.


It must have been nasty to start with. I find jambalaya freezes well and heats up fine in the microwave. OTOH, I hate reheated chicken, steak, and other meats prepared as standalone items. There's just no good way to reheat them. I'll eat them cold or sometimes let them come to room temperature.
Posted by bossflossjr
The Great State of Louisiana
Member since Sep 2005
12260 posts
Posted on 5/1/17 at 6:09 am to
I do it fairly often.... microwave is fine after it thaws, but the best way to do it is to heat some chicken stock in a pot then add the jam to it... cover on low... stir occassionally until its warm enough to eat.
Posted by Icansee4miles
Trolling the Tickfaw
Member since Jan 2007
29165 posts
Posted on 5/1/17 at 6:14 am to
What RichJ said. I enjoy that little bit of crisp
Posted by LSUsmartass
Scompton
Member since Sep 2004
82364 posts
Posted on 5/1/17 at 7:41 am to
quote:

I've had reheated frozen jambalaya only once. It was nasty.

Then somebody was doing it wrong, because jambalaya freezes remarkably well
Posted by OneMoreTime
Florida Gulf Coast Fan
Member since Dec 2008
61834 posts
Posted on 5/1/17 at 7:48 am to
quote:


It must have been nasty to start with. I find jambalaya freezes well and heats up fine in the microwave.
Agreed. I've never done anything special to heat up frozen jambalaya. Always just microwaved it and it comes out good.
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