Lodge P14W3 35.56 cm / 14 inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Wok with Loop Handles, Black

Sometimes you buy something where you wonder, 'why did I not get one of these sooner' This is the third Wok I have owned(in 40 years of cooking), that last two being pretty decent non-stick coated types. When the last one started to lose it's non-stick properties after about 16 years (yes...quite impressive) I had a look online and noticed that if you get a very good cast iron wok and treat it well, then you can basically buy a heirloom WOK that will last for a lifetime, regardless of how much it is used. This LODGE cast iron WOK is one of those lifetime purchases! I have cooked Chile, many stir fry dishes, curries, even special fried rice, and NONE have stuck to this wok. The one tip I would give is to get a very rigid 'stirring stick' to make sure you remove as much food as it starts to stick without giving it a chance to glue itself. The quality of this wok gives a decent margin of error to minimise the chances of this happening. Do not expect miracles if you leave it for any more that 30 seconds if the ingredients are dry. The point is, you do not have to worry about damage caused by the possible rigorous stirring and scraping as it is made of cast iron, and not non-stick coating that has been getting a bad reputation in the last few years. There was some sticking of sauces, higher up the sides, but simply rinsing it or soaking depending on the dish, and this wok continues to impress. I have wiped it with vegetable oil after every use, and it amazes me every time how all the sticking just disappears whilst cooking, as long as there is moisture either coming out of the veggies or the meat. If it starts sticking, just look to add some moisture or oil, it is as simple as that. A class act that is getting more used the longer I cook with it. OUTSTANDING!

All I wanted was a good wok - the first two had manufacturing defects, the third was a good "pan" but NOT a wok, the fourth was meant to have a flat bottom to go on the induction hob but wobbled". Finally - at the fifth attempt...found it! Perfect! Costs bit more but really well worth it.

This thing is amazing, I use it every single day. I use a very thin coating of vegetable oil on it once a week, bake it in oven and like new every single time. Makes curries, stir-fry's, Spaghetti bolognaise, you name it it cooks it. As long as you wash it after every use, with hot water and a chain cloth, then heat it for a few minutes to dry it off. this thing is very heavy but makes superb food love it.

No words to say. Really good.

This item costs a lot of money - but when it arrives you can see the quality in the finish, straight out of the box. In short - pay for quality and you will get it, at least in this case.

Good size to cook but a bit heavy

This certainly is a Wok that stands out for the quality of manufacture. As with all cast iron cookware, it just needs a wash and seasoning each time to keep it at its best. Therein lays the problem that I overlooked. You need a sink that is big enough. Only a minor point, but just wish I had a bigger sink!

Great product, yes its heavy but great cooking