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Edited April 5, 2021
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Been looking for a good quality, flat bottom, coating-free, thick carbon steel wok (as recommended on many review sites for home woking). Every wok matching these features was either sold by third-party sellers or required expensive shipping. Finally came across this item on sale today with free shipping and it appears to be exactly what I wanted: reviewers in the comments report it is constructed out of 14 gauge carbon steel and the wood handle can be removed when oven seasoning.
Description:
Our exclusive carbon-steel wok is perfect for stir-frying meats and veggies, deep-frying tempura, steaming with bamboo inserts and more. Traditional carbon-steel construction ensures quick, efficient heating and exceptional heat transfer in a light, easy to maneuver pan. Wok features a sturdy maple handle for easy, safe stirring and flipping and a flat bottom for even results on a variety of cooking surfaces. Safe for use with metal utensils. Carbon steel will rust if not properly seasoned and stored.
- Suitable for gas, electric, ceramic and induction stovetops
- Carbon steel heats quickly and efficiently, and is perfect for high-heat cooking
- Manufacturer: Sur La Table
- Material: Carbon steel
- Dimensions: 14" diameter
- Made in Taiwan
https://www.surlatable.com/profes...08186.html
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Origins K Wok, 14", Black
$30.46
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JLWU8A
*uses plastic handle that can't be removed (prevents oven seasoning).
Joyce Chen Flat Bottom Wok, Standard, Metal
Sold Out, normally runs around $35
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001VQIP4
*removable plastic handle, attached with 2 rivets (vs 3 on this model).
Carbon Steel Wok With Metal Side Handle
$39.95 plus $25 (!!!) shipping inside the continental U.S.
https://www.wokshop.com/newstore/...de-handle/
*this would be my ideal design, featuring removable wood handle and welded (rivet-free) attachments, but no way in hell am I paying $25 for shipping.
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I bought same item at amazon, rusted after 1st use even seasoned.. Returned for refund..
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Got one a few years ago. Totally black now LOL
Here is a good seasoning guide.
https://thewoksoflife.c
https://www.homedepot.c
That has a non-stick interior. High heat and non-stick coatings do not mix.
Proper stir fried method definitely requires movement of the pan in a way that is not feasible with a 6 lb wok. I own a stainless steel tri ply 14" wok around that weight and a true stir fry is not easy with it since I rely entirely upon my spatula. Whether this is a "feature" I think entirely depends on what purpose you need a wok for. Generally carbon steel woks are preferred for stir fry because of their lightweight and durability with high heat. I'm glad someone raised the weight.
Though if anyone does follow my suggestion and try a turkey fryer, it would probably be best outside if just because of the higher output.
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Free shipping seems to be over now after midnight