Tom Douglas by Pinzon 14-Inch Carbon Steel Unseasoned Chef Wok
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: AmazonBrand: Amazon
Product features:
- 1.0mm carbon steel wok cooks food quickly with minimum of oil
- Unseasoned cooking surface improves with use and seasoning
- Quick, even heating; use for steaming, braising, and deep-frying
- Extra-long handle with hole for easy storage; hand wash only
- Measures 20-1/4 inches by 14-1/4 inches by 4-2/5 inches
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- Tom Douglas by Pinzon 10-Inch Bamboo Steamer Basket
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Tom Douglas by Pinzon 14-Inch Carbon Steel Unseasoned Chef Wok
Customer Review: Unbalanced
Summary: 1 Stars
The first thing you will notice with this wok is it is unbalanced. The bottom is perfectly curved, but the long handle throws the balance off and the wok will not sit upright on the stove. It would have been far better to have two short handles on either side of the wok.
The handle becomes really hot, even on medium heat, so you will need to watch out and use towels or other heat protection gear while tossing items, moving the wok off heat, serving, etc.
Initial preparation and seasoning of this wok is a pain, but it is traditional and something you really cannot skip. The first time you heat up the wok you are to spread oil all over the interior, then sponge off the inside 'protective wrap,' which appears to just be a thin layer of plastic and chemicals. The smell is horrible, probably carcinogenic and after you wipe the wok you will have a layer of black/grey residue. It is critical to remove this layer with heat. Soap/water and a normal cleaning will not remove this layer and ingesting it would be a very bad idea.
I really wanted to love this wok or at least like it, but the balance issue is too much. The price is fine, the quality is good, but seeing a lopsided wok on your stove is just annoying. If you are a fan of stir fry or Chinese cooking you are far better off buying a more traditional design with the two smaller handles on either side of the wok. It's easier to carry with two hands on either side and it remains balanced.
Right now I would steer clear of this product.
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