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Wok Question
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Farbuck
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I would like to start wok-cooking in my Egg but I don't know how big the wok should be.
I have a large BGE and will be getting a spider. I assume the wok shouldn't have any wooden handles.
Would a wok about 16" across be the right size?
Two Large Eggs; Too Little Time
Newtown Square, PA
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If you are getting the spider from the ceramic grill store you might as well buy the wok they have.Large BGE - Jupiter, FL
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I use a propane turkey fryer stand instead of wokking on the Egg. Best $20 investment (off Craigslist) I ever made. Saves the lump, and heats instantly. You are not imparting any smoke when you Wok anyways.....
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I fed a family of 4 for years with a 14" wok. It was plenty. The Wok Shop agrees..."Fourteen inch (14") woks are the most popular; not too big; just right and very manageable. Can cook for 1-2 or more, a smaller wok, 12", 10" limited in capacity and cannot cook for more than 3 unless your portions are small. 14" gives you a lot more room to toss and stir fry especially lots of leafy, bulky veggies before they cook down. Woks are very affordable, a small and large one will be ideal and very efficient wokking in the kitchen. 16" is rather large and a bit cumbersome and too heavy for most females but manageable with the helper handle opposite the long wooden handle. 10" is ideal for camping, a second wok or for stir frying small portions. Good for a single person, one serving, no leftovers. Woks 18" and larger are considered commercial size and usually too large for home use unless you have commercial range or cooking outdoors with a high BTU (more than 16,000 BTU) stove/grill."
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
Get the 16". I had an issue crowding it, so larger is better IMO.
BTW other wok users do you store it outside? Its big and gets pretty dirty on the cook side.
Seattle, WA -
Mine is hanging with all the other pots in the kitchen. It dwarfs the other pots!Kemah, TX
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I would do a 14 with metal handles. Here are some thoughts and useful ideas. Happy Wokking!
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