Bayou Classic Cast Iron 7-gallon Jambalaya Pot

Arrived UPS in fine shape--uses mini-wooden pallet inside heavy carton for protection. I have cooked two beef stews (one for 15- lots of left overs-every one in family loved it and took some home and my dogs got some after a week). Another for about 40 in a pot luck Birthday event--still leftovers and everyone raved over it. Cooked one over fire and coals and one over a propane burner. Fire adds ambience but burner is bit quicker and easier but noisier. I will probably do wood when I have time and propane when away from home. Stand is well designed and sturdy for coal or gas. Unit just fit in my Oven for curing--twice at 500 wth Crisco and fan on high. Recommend the cover lid of course, the wooden stir paddle (paddle slides under lid handle to remove from pot) and big 22in aluminum laddle. Am looking to buy Lodge folding lid holder now. Next year plan on event for 150 hungry cavers, butterflied young steer on big outdoor grill, and will use cast iron pots for the sides. Highly reccommend for large group, leisurely cooking with low failure rate,and added ambience. Great addition to your outdoor cooking if you don't mind handling 50-60 lb empty pot (the included pot hooks work well).

Worth the money!

Had 2 6in cracks in the pot

-a cast iron 7-gallon 'jambalaya pot' - aka cauldron is the minimum size for a proper -cauldron. I have one, and I am satisfied with the size. 3 people could reasonably sit around it chanting spells- etc. the size of the cauldron is '17.75-inches in width by 10-inches in diameter'. it does not give the impression of being something that would be on a kitchen stove top. these cauldrons are available up to around '30 gallons'. these aren't something to plant flowers in, they mean business, and are made for heavy and practical usE.

This cauldron is brilliant! For the price, I was stunned. It's a truly heavy-duty, high-quality pot. We first used to cook several gallons of chicken stew over the fire pit. It was a huge hit with us and with our guests. The Bayou Classic aluminum lid and 20" ladle (purchased separately) were a fantastic addition to the package. Now our friends want one too!

As advertised wish it was made in America. Hate to buy Chinese cast iron when Lodge could have made it

This pot is beautiful and so well made. The frame to hold it up is very strong. This is everything I dreamed of and more. It's a nice size to.

Ordered this 2 times! Both times the pot arrived broken! Don’t waste your money or time!