Would it be a good option to "season" this wok to prevent sticking?
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This is a wonderful wok, but, it gets super HOT, and you need to add lots of liquids, and or oil. Yes, we did season it.
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You can if you want to put that much oil in it. Personally, I would be hesitant. A wok doesn't have a very large base of support and can tip easily. I wouldn't want one full of hot oil on my stove. I would deep fry in a dutch oven and then transfer to the wok for finishing.
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I've never had that experience with this wok, but I treat it like I do my cast iron pans. After I wash the wok in hot soapy water, I dry it thoroughly and coat the inside with a thin coat of canola oil before I put it away. This keeps it looking beautiful and is non stick as well.
1814810
I heated our wok up with the stove top, just to maybe 110 degrees warm to the touch not hot. Then removed it from the heat and rubbed in some sxtra virgin olive oil with a soft rag, let it air dry, and wiped it clean when cool.. I didn'e wash it after that until after the first use...
1831062
I've never had a problem with mine. If you do find any spots of rust, just rinse them off and rub oil on the wok. I use coconut, but any viscous oil will do.
1300644
We've had the wok for over a year and the coating still looks brand new. We've used it on extremely high heat with no problems. We are very careful to always use bamboo tools so the coating doesn't scratch.
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I just use Pure Olive Oil. Don't use extra virgin, the smoke point is much lower. When I season, I just put a bit in the bottom and heat it up. Once it is hot, I swirl it around and up all the sides. Just make sure the wok is pretty hot, you will see a small bit of smoke from it, but nothing major. Then wipe out the excess when you are done and you are good to go!
683512
Do you mean the inside of this wok gets yellow? If yes, yeah, happened to me too. It is a wok, after all. Did you ever season an old-fashioned wok prior to using it? That's a big pain. I think the yellow on in the inside is a natural cause. Wok might not look brand-new.
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I don't have a sticking problem, however sometimes people have a heat higher than the smoke point of the oil that they use, and the oil actually caramelizes and make things stick. That is my best guess. So far no issue with my Wok and I use it about once a week.
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I've been using the wok since August 2012. It is really non-stick. The wok is big enough to make soup in it and light enough for me to lift it. Unfortunately, the coated is scratched. I don't know how it happened. I probably will need to replace it.
1383648
We seasoned ours inside and outside. Everything that I read suggested doing both. We love our wok! We use it over an open fire while camping too. Amazing veggies and potatoes.
2200171
I rubbed mine with a generous helping of vegetable oil and then baked at 200ish degrees for 30 mins. Put a baking tray below it in case any of the oil drips off. Also, after using, be sure to wash the wok and then dry over a burner or in the oven to remove all traces of water. This is a great wok for he grill especially!
2270709
It can get a bit warm. I keep a flat pot holder, kitchen cloth close. But, I wouldn't trade this wok for any of those with the screwed on handle (or any other wok, really). No moving parts, solid handle, solid feel.
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you have to season the pan before the first use-directions came with the pan.I;ve never had a problem w/rice sticking.
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Dear Jack: This wok is terrific. We use it every day on high heat on a gas stove. We have never had a problem cleaning it. Truly nonstick. We just use a sponge and dish detergent-cleans right up. The lid IS vented. I don't know if it is dishwasher safe. Much easier and faster to clean it by hand with a sponge. I personally would NOT put it in the dishwasher. Regards. SJ
1455562
Okay. I had stir frying in mind & haven't been that happy w/ recent incarnations of cast iron (vs. my grandmother's stuff which I don't own.) I had one carbon steel wok that INSTANTLY rusted when I followed manufacturer's first-time use instructions so I feel like an idiot but I keep trying to find the solution. Thanks for your input.
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This is the first real wok I've owned and we love it. Depending on what I cook there can be some "stickage" but nothing has burned. I make sure to remove it from the heat right away. :-)