Staub 14-in. Wok with Glass Lid: Matte Black

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 12.9 pounds
• ASIN: B00005QFOK
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #384,824 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Following the original Chinese design of a curved cooking interior, this 4-3/4-quart-capacity wok is ideal for proper stir-frying, but is also practical for deep-frying foods due to its wide top and narrow bottom, which allows for frying with less oil than with a straight-sided pan. The pan can also be used for steaming and braising with its secure-fitting lid. Efficient on all heat sources, including gas, electric, induction, and ceramic top, the wok's cast-iron construction distributes heat evenly and retains heat longer. Its porcelain-enamel interior resists sticking and requires no seasoning, and the enamel exterior is easy to clean. The wok's heat-resistant phenolic knob and handles that flare out from the sides are oven safe to 400 degrees F, and the pan is dishwasher safe for quick cleanup. The cast iron wok measures 14-1/4 by 14-1/4 by 6 inches and carries a limited lifetime warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars "porcelain enamel surface" - NOT, August 26, 2004

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T. Harris - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Staub 14-in. Wok with Glass Lid: Matte Black

The features part of the item description says:

- Food will not react with porcelain enamel surface

Unfortunately, this wok is 100% cast iron just like the pans my dad took camping to fry fish. There isn't a speck of porcelain on it and the porcelain coating is what's supposed to make Le Creuset stuff so good. Uncoated cast iron is hard to clean and it's just a matter of time before it rusts so back it goes to Amazon.
I've asked them to fix the incorrect description but so far, they have not bothered to do so.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE THIS WOK!!!!, June 14, 2006

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KillerDu "Dreamer" (Outback of Idaho) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Staub 14-in. Wok with Glass Lid: Matte Black

I've had this wok for 2 years. It's GREAT! If you know how or learn how to take care of cast iron it's the best. I use this to stir fry, deep fry and saute in and couldn't be happier. The secret to cast iron is to make sure you season it as instructed. When done using each time wash, put on stovetop burner, turn on HIGH until all the water evaporates, place a dash of vegetable oil in it, TURN OFF THE BURNER, swish oil around entire inside with paper towel. Let cool and put away. If you do this EACH time the cast iron is used it will be like Teflon. Try it.

10 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Cool look factor aside, this wok does not cook well, February 17, 2005

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MO "MO" (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Staub 14-in. Wok with Glass Lid: Matte Black

I bought this wok to match my Le Crueset dutch ovens and casseroles. I can say from experience, do not buy this wok. I'm amazed such a fine company as Le Crueset would market this item. Save yourself a lot of money and buy a Joyce Chen or some other brand carbon steel wok for a 5th the cost. Cast iron is a wonderful metal to cook with in the oven and for select projects on the stove-top, but not for stir fry and not at this price.