Babish Carbon Steel Flat Bottom Wok and Stir Fry Pan, 14-Inch

Showcase your culinary prowess with the 14-inch Carbon-Steel Wok by Babish, a versatile kitchen essential perfect for stir-frying. This heavy-gauge, carbon steel pan distributes heat evenly, reducing the need for excessive oil compared to traditional skillets. Its high, sloping sides contain most of the splatter, making it a practical choice for clean cooking.

To season the carbon steel wok using the stove method, first, wash the pan with warm, soapy water, dry it thoroughly with a towel, and then place it on the stovetop to ensure complete drying. Once the pan is dry, use a paper towel to apply a light coating of your preferred oil, both on the interior and exterior. You can also continue rubbing the pan with a hand towel to ensure the oil is evenly distributed.

Next, place the pan back on the stove and heat it until it begins to smoke. Be sure to also heat the sides of the pan over the flame to ensure the entire surface area is thoroughly heated. Once the pan is smoking, turn off the heat and allow it to cool quickly.

For the oven method of seasoning, start by removing the wooden handle. Unscrew the large eyelet at the base of the handle in a counterclockwise direction, then pull the handle towards you to remove it. Place a foil-lined baking sheet on the bottom rack of your oven and preheat it to 475°F to 500°F.

While the oven is preheating, wash the pan with warm, soapy water, dry it thoroughly with a towel, and then place it on the stovetop to ensure complete drying. Once the pan is dry, use a paper towel to apply a light coating of your preferred oil, both on the interior and exterior. You can also continue rubbing the pan with a hand towel to ensure the oil is evenly distributed.

Place the oiled pan upside down on the rack above the foil-lined baking sheet in the fully heated oven. Let the pan remain in the oven for an hour. After an hour, turn off the oven but leave the pan inside until it has cooled to the touch.

The Babish 14-inch Carbon Steel Wok is a high-quality tool that offers rapid and even heat distribution, making it perfect for frying and stir-frying. Its riveted wooden handles provide strength and stay cool to the touch, ensuring easy transport from stovetop to table. This pan efficiently absorbs oil, building a naturally non-stick capability for easy food release and cleanup. It is safe for use on the grill and on gas, electric, ceramic, glass, and induction stoves, but should be hand-washed only.

To maintain the wok's optimal performance, simply rinse it under warm water, gently scrape off any food remnants with a non-metal brush or nylon scouring pad, and thoroughly dry it. Then, apply a light layer of oil around the entire surface using a paper towel, ensuring the pan is smooth with no oil residue. Place the oiled pan on a burner set to high heat until the oil is lightly smoking, turn off the heat, and allow the pan to cool.

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