My gas stove has cast iron grates. Do I still need a ring for the wok?
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You do not. The ring is only needed if you're cooking on an electric stove.
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Yes. You will likely have to remove the grate and use a wok ring in it's place. Having said that, many stove manufacturers sell wok rings specific to your stove. This is almost always a better option if they do make one as the fit is perfect.
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If you don't have the flat bottom wok, you will need the ring for any stove. All round bottom woks will require the ring for use on stoves
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The ring keeps the wok from resting on top of the burner or stove top, eliminating concentrated hot spots on the wok bottom by creating a bit of air space. Ring can be used small diameter up (more space) or small diameter down (less air space). I usually do small diameter up. Hope that helps.
1038077
NO, it has rounded edges and is too small for our smallest burner on our glass top stove, it's going back. Off course some off the bottom is flat, it's not a wok!
1492016
You need to use the piece that comes with the set that allows you to use it directly on the cooktop. Otherwise, no. But it should be fine if you buy the complete 10-peice wok set. Enjoy.
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Yes, absolutely. There is a wok ring included, that sits on top of the burner (ring) and focuses the heat on the bottom of the wok.
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Absolutely! I bought this wok and these handles a few weeks ago. They fit well and are a must because the cast iron gets very hot. I love them both.
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Unfortunate we do not cook with gas, but if you can use cast iron on your stove I would not foresee any issues. It should be fine, the main issue, you want an even cooking surface so there is limited chance of burning. Cooking Tip: Long (or short) tooth picks work great when flipping the cakes.
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No there is no need for a burner ring like the old Woks; the bottom is flat. This is an excellent pan, I have used it several times now and I love it. Even heat distribution, no sticking, and cleans easy.
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We use ours on a gas stove. Just be careful to have the heat down so the flames don't go up the sides very much or you'll get burning on the sides. This would be an absolutely fabulous stainless steel wok if it were "clad" all the way up the sides. But it's not, so you have to be careful. We also have the Cuisinart set equivalent to AlClad and we love it.
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If you are using a gas stove I see no reason for a ring. If you're using an electric stove I see no reason for a wok. Just wont be able to maintain the heat needed.
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Whirlpool W10216179 Wok Ring A regular wok ring didn't work for me, but someone gave me one of these, a Whirlpool Wok Ring (I don't know if the link is allowed, if not just search for it on Amazon.) A round bottom is MUCH better than a flat bottom when it comes to woking. If you need to know why, I can write you the 10+ page answer.
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I have an induction cooktop burner but have not used it with it but we still use this wok all the time. Induction heating should work great with cast iron, since induction heating requires a magnetic material (iron and magnetic grades of steel). However, it is so heavy and the bottom surface roughened so I would think that you would need to be careful moving it on the cooktop surface to prevent possible scratching.
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Yes, you need to use pot holders or glofes. The handles are seamlessly cast iron, like the body of the wok.
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Buy yourself a good set of cast iron cookware. Lodge makes the best. Use "Ringer" to clean it. After dinner, wait until the pan is warm enough to touch and add a little water. Remember, cast iron holds heat VERY well,--you may have to wait until morning. Okay. If you do it in the morning, add a little water, put the pan on the stove, and heat it until the pan is warm enough to touch, just like last night. Remove the pan from any heat and use the Ringer (scrunched up in your hand) to scrub out the cast iron. Remember--NO SOAP! Just scrub it out with the Ringer. You might have to go over some of the more tenacious bits, but just do it. This tool does the job and doesn't ruin your precious cast iron by removing the seasoning like soap would do.
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No matter what type of cooking one were to do in a wok, you are going to use some sort of liquid. It is important to oil before and after use. It works better if the wok is about 200 degrees when you coat it with oil then let it cool. This helps the oil adhere to the metal better. Refer to the guidelines for Lodge cast iron cookware for more information.
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works extremely well on cast iron should work fine on any other bare metal such as wok
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yes but you need a steamer basket to steam. it won't rust if you take care of it properly. when i finish washing it with water & the bamboo brush, i put it on the stove & turn on the heat until the wok is dry. then i apply a light coat of oil on the wok. i've had mine for several months now and still love it.