How do you like the 12" wok, I purchased a 14" and it seemed very heavy and large. Does the 12" seem big enough or does everything fly over the stove?
891534
1st let me say, I only cook for two. Additionally, I use my woks for a lot more than stir fry. I brown hamburger, cook oatmeal, sear meat for stew & etc. I love woks for their high sides and round shape. They work better than saucepans. Just my opinion. I think a 12" would be fine for up to 3 or 4 servings.
927492
Definitely a 12- it's deeper and easier for anything you want to cook. And don't forget the bottom griddle! Keeps things from burning on the fire! Hope this helped!
790454
Most woks are very large and could easily tip over with such a small base. This stove was designed to be used with small utensils and not large. Also, the burner itself is not shaped to allow the base of the wok to fit down into it. Hope this will help you.
2179742
Its heavy, several pounds, but the advantage is once you get it hot it stays hot as you add food or liquids. Why I find it ideal for stir frying on a home stove. a commercial stove puts out several times the btus so a simple steel wok stays hot. this iron wok helps compensate. I would contact Bayou about how much the wok actually weighs. Steven Hunn
366830
my sister in law has ours right now ( a 7 hour drive from us ) but we just used it and its a little bigger than our burner and its 9", now when you said your stove is only 9" do you mean the hot part on your flat top burner? or do you mean your entire stove is only 9" wide ?
579785
I really like it but I don't use it only as a Wok. It holds the heat and cooks nice.
2250512
This size wok is actually fairly large; you have room to toss the contents and it holds quite a bit, however a larger wok would eliminate any size or tossing issues. A larger wok is usually taller, not just wider and can be a storage problem. There are great You Tube videos on seasoning your wok so don't neglect this first step.
133397
do what seems comfortable for you Jorge. We found the hood to be very strong and this height worked for me. Also I installed a pot filler that needed room inbetween the stove and hood.
1385907
This is a well made wok with a good heat conductor. I use it on gas stove and it heats up fast. I use my daughter's induction cooktop from time to time, I think this wok works as well as hers.
1318969
Standing on my bathroom scale, it added about 4 to 4 1/2 lbs. I bought this wok because we were tired of the tradition woks that all rust. Any quality stainless steel cookware has multiple layers which add to the overall weight of the pan. Also, we have a flat cooking surface (8 1/2 in burner) that this pan covered perfectly, so we have no loss of energy transfer. It was not important to us that we do the traditional lift and tossing of food in the air during the cooking process. We just wanted quality cookware and have not been disappointed in the 8 months or so that we have had it.
931814
Your answer can be found here, I believe......https://www.stonelineshop.com/faq.aspx I bought a 12.6 inch Stoneline wok for my son-in-law for Christmas, and he loves it!!!
1669344
I just very much like this wok. Yes, I do find the wooden handle helpful. I have nothing to criticize about it, and just grow more fonder of it every time I use it! Always, Hope
381740
The stove is not tippy. It will hold a Dutch oven or any cast iron pan I have a 18" skillet I have used on it works great. Just make sure you have a fairly flat surface. I set mine on top of the picking table no problems with heat transfer. It is the best stove for the money.
1319075
Get this wok, you'll like it. Balances well for me on my gas range, but I do intend on getting a ring for it, and you would benefit too as well. It heats somewhat slow compared to other woks, but this flexible cast iron pan is thin too, so your oil gets smokin' hot in hardly any time. Make sure you scrub it good with soap and water to get the protective coating off, then season the wok using whatever method you might prefer.
426120
I have a cooktop and I would suggest you order the ring. The wok is perfectly round on the bottom and wobbles on the flat surface. I was surprised at how heavy it is and nicely hammered. The bottom measures 20" from side to side.
536754
I use a 12" and it transfers heat well. I use it quite frequently on the DUXTOP. However, because the heating element is only 8-9" in diameter, there tends to be a hot spot in the center of the pan. I just keep moving things from the side to the middle and back again.
93286
I just purchased a Calphalon one - admittedly more expensive - but it's heavy (which is good for heat conductivity) and works like a charm. I think if you only need one, get a 12-inch one, which oddly enough, feels like it's the same size to this one.