Burning and Seasoning your Wok Step-by-Step Tutorial

A carbon steel wok isn't your typical non-stick pan that you can just run in a dishwasher–it requires special care to make it work well and last long. I'll show you a step-by-step tutorial to take care of your wok so you can keep cooking your amazing dishes.

A whole New cooking experience on the WonderWok an outdoor cooking station and wok burner.
outdoor wok burner

[tapster]

I have 'seasoned' quite a few woks over the years. 'Seasoned', because I followed so-called tried and tested methods, and nothing has quite worked as I hoped.

I bought a new 18-inch wok in Thailand, with a wok-burner very like yours, before we moved to Scotland.
Now in Aberdeenshire, I fired up the burner and it was everything I expected. I seasoned my new wok exactly as you did and the method was quick, simple and completely successful! The factory shmoo burned off as yours did and the wok blued in the same way.

After blackening the onion, I cooked four pounds of chicken breast that was at risk of going off because we had tilers working in the house and couldn't get to the fridge!

In short, it turned out perfectly, especially as I'd cooked the chicken with a lot of sugary oyster sauce. There was no sticking to the wok and it cleaned perfectly, just with hot water.

Best method ever!

[ToFightTheGoodFight]

6 years ago. Your wok must be pretty seasoned & many happy tummy 😂😂Thanks bro

[kg]

I love this video as it's no gimmicks...just a real person who seems to be an awfully nice guy wanting to share what he knows. Thank you for that! Looking forward to more of your videos!

[toomrs]

Just got a carbon steel wok and researching on the best way to season it - came across this video - thank you so much for in-depth explanation and demonstration of how to do it - i’ve got a 50, 000 BTU outdoor propane fired burner and plan to get this wok broken in quickly - thank you so much for in advance damage control and emphasizing not to get the metal red hot - AWESOME CONTENT
💪❤️

[significantlystrangeboi]

How would you do this on the new wave mosaic wok?

[kennethwong]

Many thanks, Greg. Looking forward to more simple and clear cut instructions from you. Cheers.

[rondumontier]

I learned a while back that cooking an onion for final finish is the best way to season carbon steel. Great job

[TuranKristian]

Hello, I don't have a jet airplane afterburner, just a decent kitchentop burner. Does it work the same way and I only need some more time to burn the wok? Please help. Thank you

[exodious]

Now that is a name i have not seen a long while, welcome back.

[edz]

Greg, glad Spring is here as I’m planning lots of wokking. To anyone thinking about getting this wok burner, do not hesitate. After years of looking and complaining about not enough heat I came upon Greg’s site. I purchased the burner and cart since I already had everything else. Well I haven’t been happier. The heat is everything you need for a quick sear and a fast meal. One of the best things about the Wonder Wok burner is that is very fuel efficient. You will save money but be prepared to move quickly as things cook fast. It’s beautiful !
I highly recommend this burner, it’s fantastic. This is a great product and the cart is well built. Get it !

[edgardocapinpin]

What a nice tutorial from a nice soft spoken make. I really like videos

[SILKYSMOOTHSHAVES]

Can you send me a link to to where I can buy a wok like the one in you’re video I have your set up and am going to start using it again thx much

[carltrummer]

Thank you for this very well explained video. Have a great day.

[diongld]

Planning to buy a wok for my birthday 🎂. Thank you for the tutorial 😊.

[fredkapp]

You obviously know your stuff and have great tools and equipment .. your wok looks like my soonear wok. Nice property looks very beautiful Yosemite nice I'm originally from NYC living on Central Coast in Ca. Wish I had wok station its hard on gas stove but you do the best with what you got

[uwinuwish]

2 mins into the vid and I knew you were a beast! Immediately liked and subscribed

[johnnyle]

I was being serious lol how do you clean it.

[johnnyle]

how do you normally clean your wok after wards?

[thewonderwok]

Happy Holiday to you all🎄
& Thank You-🙏🏻

[mpmarvin]

I seasoned my wok, believe it or not, on my outdoor bbq grill over coals 😂. It took about 10 times the amount of time you did but it got done.

I thought I had it done when it turned black from silver. My friend and I went down into the man cave and watched a quick video and noticed it went from silver to black to silver again and we were like “oh man we’re only halfway done”. So we went back outside, and fired up the grill again, charcoal by the way, and got it from black to silver. At this point we knew it was seasoned or at least the finish was off.