The 6 Best Jambalaya Pots

This wiki has been updated 26 times since it was first published in November of 2018. With its savory flavors, hearty mixture of proteins, and comforting rice, jambalaya is the kind of dish you want to make in large batches and eat all week. Our pots have the right properties to bring out the unique textures and tastes of this recipe. They're built to last, stay warm for a long time, and can help you create other similar foods, such as gumbo, stew, and paella. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. King Kooker Package

Everything you need to whip up a large batch of your favorite rice-and-meat dish comes with the King Kooker Package (appx. $240). It includes a portable propane burner, durable steel lifting hooks, a moisture-trapping aluminum lid, and even a thermometer.

Good choice for cooking competitions
Distributes heat evenly
Easy to keep clean

2. Aroma Housewares

Though it is, admittedly, an appliance more than it is a pot, the Aroma Housewares (around $22) will have you eating your favorite New Orleans dish in no time. Its six-cup capacity makes it the perfect size for a small family, or a few days of leftovers for one.

Convenient stay-warm function
Comes with a measuring cup
Steaming tray for vegetables

3. Bayou Classic 7419

A swing-style handle and a flat bottom mean the Bayou Classic 7419 (appx. $73) can either hang over an open fire or sit on a propane stove. This hard-wearing cast iron item will last you a lifetime of cooking up all your favorite combination dishes of meat, rice, beans, and more.

Works well on barbecue grills too
Retains heat for a good while
Rounded interior for easy stirring

4. Lodge L8DD3

The Lodge L8DD3 (about $40) is impressively versatile. You can turn the lid over and use it as a pan for searing, or keep it on top to control the temperature of the pot. The bottom portion is excellent for baking homemade bread, as well as hearty entrees.

Large easy-to-grab handles
Comes preseasoned and ready to use
Safe for temps up to 500 degrees

5. Emeril Lagasse 62984

If it's good enough for the celebrity chef who made it, then the Emeril Lagasse 62984 (about $50) should meet your standards, too. It features wide handles on the sides plus a knob on the top, making it easy to get a safe and secure grip on the lid or pot.

Great price for a cast-iron piece
Excellent nonstick coating
May warp from extreme heat

6. Bayou Classic

Attend an authentic cookout in the south and you'll probably see something like the Bayou Classic (appx. $143). A sturdy tripod stand and large, five-gallon capacity make this item tailgate ready. All of the components are very high quality, though it does seem a bit overpriced.

Convenient lid holder
Also great for seafood boils
Whole set is quite heavy

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