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First wok cook

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UncleBilly
UncleBilly Posts: 225
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First wok cook is in the books.  Beef & broccoli Lo Mein.  Thanks to everyone here on the Forum for the advice to call CGS & thanks to Terry at the Ceramic Grill Store for helping me put together a great set up!  As has been stated on here numerous times - Ceramic Grill Store has top notch products & customer service to match.
XL  Central Ohio
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    Nice cook!! Welcome to the wok side of life.  I love wokkin on the egg. 

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • Skrullb
    Skrullb Posts: 666
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    Yes. The CGS is a great resource. I got my wok from them as well, and it’s one of my favorite ways to cook on the BGE. Fried rice and stir fry are huge winners here. 
    I'm in Fredericksburg, VA, and I have an XL and a medium. 
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  • CigarCityEgger
    CigarCityEgger Posts: 2,109
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    Looks awesome! Love some beef lo mein 
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,164
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    The wok is a great tool to have in the arsenal. I use mine frequently in the warmer months outside on the egg. The fresh veggies of the summer make great stir frys that are healthy and less heavy. Hope you will enjoy it!
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    I got to get me that set up. Beautiful cook.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
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    Nicely done. It looks delicious. 
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • Stormbringer
    Stormbringer Posts: 2,082
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    YukonRon said:
    I got to get me that set up. Beautiful cook.
    +1 ... and it's getting harder to resist, even with the shipping charges.
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  • stompbox
    stompbox Posts: 729
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    I always chicken out of woking on the egg and either go inside or on a turkey fryer.... I just think it would be hard to get it not to be tooooo hot, tooooo hot for my hands reaching over to the wok, or worse, have flames coming up. ?
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  • smbishop
    smbishop Posts: 3,053
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    Twice a week for me, thanks for sharing!
    Southlake, TX and Cowhouse Creek - King, TX.  2 Large, 1 Small and a lot of Eggcessories.
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  • jeffwit
    jeffwit Posts: 1,348
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    stompbox said:
    I always chicken out of woking on the egg and either go inside or on a turkey fryer.... I just think it would be hard to get it not to be tooooo hot, tooooo hot for my hands reaching over to the wok, or worse, have flames coming up. ?
    Wok on the egg once, and your fears will be allayed. It’s hard to get a wok too hot, you’re mixing stuff constantly, so nothing really burns. Most people don’t have their wok hot enough when they cook. 
    I have a long-handled wooden spoon that I use when wokking. Keeps my arms from hovering over the fire for too long. I get the egg stabilized at around 600, then shut the lower vent and leave the top open. Never had a problem with flare-ups. 
    It’s a fun way to cook. 
    Jefferson, GA
    XL BGE, MM, Things to flip meat over and stuff
    Wife, 3 kids, 5 dogs, 4 cats, 12 chickens, 2 goats, 2 pigs. 
    “Honey, we bought a farm.”
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  • UncleBilly
    UncleBilly Posts: 225
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    I didn’t have any flare ups either, the heat was a bit much on my hand occasionally.  I just put on my welding gloves.  I have a long handled wok spatula and ladle.  
    XL  Central Ohio
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  • TideEggHead
    TideEggHead Posts: 1,338
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    Dang brother, looks delicious! I got a CGS wok for xmas that I haven't seasoned yet, I need to get on that!
    LBGE
    AL
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  • JMCXL
    JMCXL Posts: 1,524
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    I have had a wok for over a yr and have not tried it. Tonight might be the night 
    anyone care to share the technique they use
    Northern New Jersey
     XL - Woo2, AR      L (2) - Woo, PS Woo     MM (2) - Woo       MINI

    Check out https://www.grillingwithpapaj.com for some fun and more Grilling with Papa (incase you haven't gotten enough of me)

    Also, check out my YouTube Page
    https://www.youtube.com/c/grillingwithpapaj

    Follow me on Facebook 
    https://www.facebook.com/GrillingPapaJ/

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  • jeffwit
    jeffwit Posts: 1,348
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    JMCXL said:
    I have had a wok for over a yr and have not tried it. Tonight might be the night 
    anyone care to share the technique they use
    What are you planning on cooking?
    I get my egg stabilized at around 600. While that’s happening, I get all my ingredients together and ready to go. It’s a fast cook that you don’t want to walk away from, so have what you need right there with you. 
    I use a spider and wok, drop it in there, shut the bottom vent and let the wok get hot. I leave the lid up from now on. Once some oil starts dancing in the wok, start cooking. The order depends on the meal, but it’s usually some form of protein until it’s about halfway done, veggies, add the protein back until it’s done. 
    Enjoy!
    Jefferson, GA
    XL BGE, MM, Things to flip meat over and stuff
    Wife, 3 kids, 5 dogs, 4 cats, 12 chickens, 2 goats, 2 pigs. 
    “Honey, we bought a farm.”
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  • SciAggie
    SciAggie Posts: 6,481
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    This might be worth looking at: http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1191401/wok-wednesday
    Coleman, Texas
    Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
    "Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
                                                                                                                          YukonRon
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,541
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    Great job!!!
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • Stormbringer
    Stormbringer Posts: 2,082
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    Huzzah! I found somewhere in the UK that sells CGS style woks and rigs, have some on order. Once again, this forum hits the wallet ... :D
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    | My food blog ... BGE and other stuff ... http://www.thecooksdigest.co.uk
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  • JMCXL
    JMCXL Posts: 1,524
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    jeffwit said:
    JMCXL said:
    I have had a wok for over a yr and have not tried it. Tonight might be the night 
    anyone care to share the technique they use
    What are you planning on cooking?
    I get my egg stabilized at around 600. While that’s happening, I get all my ingredients together and ready to go. It’s a fast cook that you don’t want to walk away from, so have what you need right there with you. 
    I use a spider and wok, drop it in there, shut the bottom vent and let the wok get hot. I leave the lid up from now on. Once some oil starts dancing in the wok, start cooking. The order depends on the meal, but it’s usually some form of protein until it’s about halfway done, veggies, add the protein back until it’s done. 
    Enjoy!
    Think it would be Chicken with veggies, will follow above and post pictures. thanks for the help...
    Northern New Jersey
     XL - Woo2, AR      L (2) - Woo, PS Woo     MM (2) - Woo       MINI

    Check out https://www.grillingwithpapaj.com for some fun and more Grilling with Papa (incase you haven't gotten enough of me)

    Also, check out my YouTube Page
    https://www.youtube.com/c/grillingwithpapaj

    Follow me on Facebook 
    https://www.facebook.com/GrillingPapaJ/

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