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Jambalaya Pot Size
Posted on 3/20/22 at 8:20 pm
Posted on 3/20/22 at 8:20 pm
What size pot do I need to buy to cook for 50 people?
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Posted on 3/20/22 at 8:22 pm to Tomcat
You could do it in a 5 gallon, but it would fill it up
Posted on 3/20/22 at 8:24 pm to Tomcat
For 50 I would use a 10 gallon.
Posted on 3/20/22 at 8:51 pm to Tomcat
A 5 gallon is going to give you 50 scoops. No more.
Posted on 3/20/22 at 8:59 pm to SixthAndBarone
quote:
A 5 gallon is going to give you 50 scoops. No more
Of course depending on how big the scoop is, I can cook 7 pounds of rice in my 5 gallon pot, I figure 7 hungry people per pound of rice and fewer if there is mixed company or other things to eat, also figure for the gratin in the bottom and it can be done in a 5, but will fill it up
Posted on 3/20/22 at 9:55 pm to Tigerpaw123
You simply figure you’ll have 4 gallons of jambalaya cooked. Never figure on the same gallon amount as the pot because you never will.
So 4 gallons is 512 ounces.
512 ounces will give you 51 (10-ounce) scoops.
10 pounds pork or chicken
5 pounds sausage
5 pounds onions
7 pounds rice
1 gallon plus 6 cups water
And whatever else you add (bell pepper, celery, etc.)
That’s my ratio for a 5 gallon except I normally stick with 5 pounds of rice and 1 gallon of water. Use 7 pounds of rice if you need 50 servings. I grew up cooking on a 5 gallon pot, my first pot. I never use it anymore. Always cooking 15 gallon or larger. The rare time I do get to use my 5 gallon it brings me back to my roots.
So 4 gallons is 512 ounces.
512 ounces will give you 51 (10-ounce) scoops.
10 pounds pork or chicken
5 pounds sausage
5 pounds onions
7 pounds rice
1 gallon plus 6 cups water
And whatever else you add (bell pepper, celery, etc.)
That’s my ratio for a 5 gallon except I normally stick with 5 pounds of rice and 1 gallon of water. Use 7 pounds of rice if you need 50 servings. I grew up cooking on a 5 gallon pot, my first pot. I never use it anymore. Always cooking 15 gallon or larger. The rare time I do get to use my 5 gallon it brings me back to my roots.
Posted on 3/21/22 at 9:03 am to SixthAndBarone
That's right. You can fit a 7lb rice if you cook a 2:1 jambo (meat to rice). I always cook a 3:1 unless for the house or small gatherings. If I'm doing a job I let the customer decide what the ratio is since they're paying. Most choose 3:1 unless it's a fundraiser and they want to maximize profit.
Posted on 3/21/22 at 10:00 am to Tomcat
I have a 10 gallon that I can feed 60-75 depending on how hungry. A 5 would stretch it.
Posted on 3/21/22 at 11:15 am to Tomcat
quote:You might want to download the Jambalaya Calculator and play around with different serving sizes, fill level of the pot, amounts of meat and rice, etc. You can see what setup would best meet your needs.
What size pot do I need to buy to cook for 50 people?
Download the latest version of the calculator HERE Click the download button in the top right corner.
This post was edited on 3/21/22 at 11:19 am
Posted on 3/21/22 at 4:01 pm to Stadium Rat
Good info here. I'm glad I stumbled in here today.
Couple questions here:
-So are ya'll using aluminum pots, cast iron or what?
I have only used my 2 gallon cast iron pot. I've not done for a large group before.
-With these big pots, the process stays the same, brown meats in pot, pull out then cook down veggies, etc?
Couple questions here:
-So are ya'll using aluminum pots, cast iron or what?
I have only used my 2 gallon cast iron pot. I've not done for a large group before.
-With these big pots, the process stays the same, brown meats in pot, pull out then cook down veggies, etc?
Posted on 3/21/22 at 4:16 pm to jp4lsu
Cast iron pots. All pots over 5 gallon will more than likely be round bottom. 5 gallon and smaller can be either round or flat bottom.
Cooking a big pot is simple. It just takes more time. If you can turn the heat up and down, you can cook a jambalaya.
A 5 gallon pot will take 3 hours
10-20 gallon, 4 hours
30 gallon, 5 hours
Brown sausage, remove
Brown meat, remove
Brown onions
Add meat and sausage back and water
Get to a boil and add rice
Cooking a big pot is simple. It just takes more time. If you can turn the heat up and down, you can cook a jambalaya.
A 5 gallon pot will take 3 hours
10-20 gallon, 4 hours
30 gallon, 5 hours
Brown sausage, remove
Brown meat, remove
Brown onions
Add meat and sausage back and water
Get to a boil and add rice
Posted on 3/21/22 at 4:20 pm to jp4lsu
Don’t be scared to cook a big pot. Like I said, it just takes time. It’s not hard if you understand what you’re doing and why. And it’s not hard to understand.
If you ever have any questions, I’ll give you any info you need. Just ask in the food board. I’ll type every detail if you need it.
If you ever have any questions, I’ll give you any info you need. Just ask in the food board. I’ll type every detail if you need it.
Posted on 3/21/22 at 4:43 pm to jp4lsu
quote:Don't ever try to make jambalaya in an aluminum stock pot. The thin sides and bottom will surely allow the food to burn.
So are ya'll using aluminum pots, cast iron or what?
Use cast iron.
Posted on 3/21/22 at 5:46 pm to Stadium Rat
That's what I was thinking Stadium Rat.
I haven't seen 10 gallon cast iron pots before....I was curious.
I haven't seen 10 gallon cast iron pots before....I was curious.
Posted on 3/21/22 at 5:47 pm to SixthAndBarone
Thanks SixthAndBarone,
I love cooking Gumbo and Jambalaya in my 2 gallon cast iron pot.
Sounds like I need a 5 gallon cast iron pot for my birthday.
I love cooking Gumbo and Jambalaya in my 2 gallon cast iron pot.
Sounds like I need a 5 gallon cast iron pot for my birthday.
Posted on 2/17/25 at 8:39 pm to Tomcat
Has anyone bought the new 5 gallon aluminum jambalaya pot if. So how is it
Posted on 2/18/25 at 6:21 am to Tomcat
8 gallon
Check with krazy kajun in st amant he has some great prices on some 8 gallon American made cast iron jambalaya pots
Check with krazy kajun in st amant he has some great prices on some 8 gallon American made cast iron jambalaya pots
Posted on 2/18/25 at 8:41 am to lsucatfan
quote:
Has anyone bought the new 5 gallon aluminum jambalaya pot if. So how is it
This is a 3 year old thread, make a new thread with this question, I'm interested in buying one as well.
Posted on 2/18/25 at 6:30 pm to Tomcat
My 6.5 gallon is the perfect 50 serving pot. 10 gallon is the safe bet, plenty extra room.
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