{"id":1157351,"date":"2019-09-11T20:51:15","date_gmt":"2019-09-11T20:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=collection&p=1157351"},"modified":"2025-04-09T05:46:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T10:46:09","slug":"best-wok-to-buy","status":"publish","type":"listicle","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-wok-to-buy\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Wok for Your Kitchen, According to Our Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"[SINGLE_AFFILIATE_PRODUCT superlative=\"Best Carbon Steel Wok\" product_name=\"Cuisinart Carbon Steel Wok\" pros=\"Lightweight\" pros1=\"Heats quickly\" pros2=\"Affordable\" pros3=\"Great size for families\" cons=\"Requires maintenance, similar to a cast-iron pan\" cons1=\"Handle is hard to grip for smaller hands\" image=\"1773815\" image_credit=\"via merchant\" pr_name=\"Crate & Barrel\" pr_url=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131817X1598243&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crateandbarrel.com%2Fcuisinart-14-pre-seasoned-steel-wok-with-helper-handle%2Fs315162&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tasteofhome.com%2Fcollection%2Fbest-wok-to-buy%2F\" pr_display_text=\"Shop on Crate & Barrel\" \/]\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to woks, a lightweight pan with some serious searing power is what you're looking for. This\u00a0Cuisinart Carbon Steel Wok<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>fits the bill.\r\n\r\nThis large pan\u2014big enough to fill with recipes for up to eight people\u2014is surprisingly lightweight. Shannon says this wok is easy to lift and maneuver over the burner \"but still feels very sturdy.\" Beware if you have small hands; Shannon explains that the handle is a bit large.\r\n\r\nThanks to the carbon steel material, this Cuisinart wok heats up quickly. With the ability to conduct and retain heat, this wok sears ingredients with ease in no time at all.\r\n\r\nBecause carbon steel isn't nonstick, it does require some extra oil to prevent your food from clinging to the pan. When properly oiled, though, Shannon explains that sticking isn't an issue here. After a splash of oil, Shannon was able to make picture-perfect homemade fried rice<\/a> in a flash.\r\n\r\nWhile this pan does come pre-seasoned, it does require some maintenance. Carbon steel pans, much like cast-iron skillets, need regular upkeep. Make sure that your pan is seasoned regularly to maintain the right finish. When you're done cooking, simply wipe out the pan; avoid soap and water as much as possible. Over time, Shannon says, \"this pan develops a nice patina.\"\r\n\r\nSpecs<\/strong>\r\n