where to get big pots?

[smooth move]

didn't want to hijack the big pot/beans thread.
where is a good place to get a big dutch oven or cast iron/enamel big pot, like maybe 20 qt. or bigger?
seems like when i start a gumbo or similar dish, i always end up out growing the 12 qt. pot. i've got a ss larger pot, but the bottom is sorta rounded and not good for roux's or evenly distributing low heat and it wobbles. surfed the net and got about a million pots that i never heard of and some of the pricing was way over my budget.

[swamp snorkler]

Do you want a straight cast iron pot or enamel coated cast iron? Look on http://www.bayouclassiccooking.com/jambalaya-kits.html

[smooth move]

Didn't see what I'm looking for. I do want enamel and about 20qt. Thanks

[mriguy]

Cajuncastiron.com has 16 qt enamel in purple and gold

Geaux Tigers

[swamp snorkler]

Originally Posted by smooth move

Didn't see what I'm looking for. I do want enamel and about 20qt. Thanks

I dont think I've ever seen a 5 Gallon enameled pot.

[smooth move]

Originally Posted by swamp snorkler

I dont think I've ever seen a 5 Gallon enameled pot.

Yeah, me either. May never! Found some 20 qt cast iron, but they're Chinese and don't really want to go there.

[lil bubba]

I use a 20 qt. stainless with the thick bottom at least monthly and I have no problem at all with it. "thick bottom"....You can get them from restaurant supply companies .

[smooth move]

Originally Posted by lil bubba

I use a 20 qt. stainless with the thick bottom at least monthly and I have no problem at all with it. "thick bottom"....You can get them from restaurant supply companies .

How thick? 1/4", 3/8" ?
Hey----i can make one like that---I think, lid might give me a little trouble though. New project on the burner!

[lil bubba]

Originally Posted by smooth move

How thick? 1/4", 3/8" ?
Hey----i can make one like that---I think, lid might give me a little trouble though. New project on the burner!

They like at least 3/8" but I think its some sort of composite material its made from. You can get smaller ones from wal mart. I've got up to 12 qt. at home and where I cook at we have one must be 8 gallon.

[mriguy]

Aluminum bottom?

[lil bubba]

I think they may be copper encased in stainless. All the ones I have at home I got from wal mart. The bigger ones I use where I cook come from a restaurant supply.

[Bluechip]

Originally Posted by smooth move

How thick? 1/4", 3/8" ?
Hey----i can make one like that---I think, lid might give me a little trouble though. New project on the burner!

The lid is simple. Just make about 1 inch bigger in OD than the pot. It will lay perfectly flat. I have several home built pots and the flat lids work perfect.

[Marque]

Here's a 18" 20 quart. I saw a used 20" on ebay. Both of my grandmothers used these for gumbo pots. I inherited one and use it for Gumbo and pot roasting. I got a 20" and can pot roast 3 or 4 specklebellys. I think I cooked 40 doves once in it. Best pot I have and its probably 40 or 50 years old and been used alot. My grandmother used to cook for 5 to 10 farm workers every day.

http://www.grillpartsguys.com/item_n...item_5684.html

[smooth move]

Originally Posted by Marque

Here's a 18" 20 quart. I saw a used 20" on ebay. Both of my grandmothers used these for gumbo pots. I inherited one and use it for Gumbo and pot roasting. I got a 20" and can pot roast 3 or 4 specklebellys. I think I cooked 40 doves once in it. Best pot I have and its probably 40 or 50 years old and been used alot. My grandmother used to cook for 5 to 10 farm workers every day.

http://www.grillpartsguys.com/item_n...item_5684.html

Nice pot, but out of my range. I'm standing here looking at a pic of 14"ss pipe, trying to scheme up how to get it out of the plant.I'm

[Tjethro85]

Mamou wholesale has all sizes.

[smooth move]

Originally Posted by Tjethro85

Mamou wholesale has all sizes.

Bingo! Going to Venice ties, will make a detour thru Mamou. thanks.

[smooth move]

Originally Posted by Tjethro85

Mamou wholesale has all sizes.

Bingo! Going to Venice tues, will make a detour thru Mamou. Thanks

[smooth move]

Whoops, thought that was a edit.