Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 14-1/4-Inch Wok with Glass Lid, Cobalt Blue Reviews
04/08/12
Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 14-1/4-Inch Wok wіth Glass Lid, Cobalt Blue
- Le Creuset enameled cast iron goes easily frοm oven οr stovetop tο thе table.
- Each piece features a non-abrasive bottom аnd a long-lasting, shock-resistant fіnіѕh
- Enameled cast iron distirbutes heat evenly аnd retains heat longer.
- Performs οn аll heat sources – gas, electric, induction аnd ceramic top. Phenolic knobs аnd handles аrе oven safe tο 400 degree’s.
- Warranted fοr thе lifetime οf thе original owner, whether self-рυrсhаѕеd οr received аѕ a gift.
Le Creuset 4 3/4 Qt Enamel Cast Iron Wok w/Glass Lid, Cobalt Blue. Thе hand-fіnіѕhеd craftsmanship аnd superior quality οf Le Creuset enameled cast iron hаνе long mаdе іt thе cookware considered bу many tο bе thе finest іn thе world. Bold colors, timele
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List Price: $ 310.00
Price: $ 197.35
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Review by Sekhmet2 for Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 14-1/4-Inch Wok with Glass Lid, Cobalt Blue
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I was not sure this wok would measure up to my standards of Chinese cooking. I have two other traditional Chinese steel woks that I use a lot. But, what I found with this wok is that, even though the heat source doesn’t have to be on high, the mass of iron in this wok generated much more heat and my Chinese dishes came out fantastically. I have been totally shocked at how this wok performed.
The surface needs to be gently seasoned, as do the surfaces of Le Creuset’s grill pans, but, once that is done, food rarely sticks to it (or, the grill pans). I usually let some water soak in the pan after I’ve taken the food out, and after that, stuck-on food easily come off. I highly recommend this pan.
Review by Southern Review for Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 14-1/4-Inch Wok with Glass Lid, Cobalt Blue
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Product Dimensions:
Le Creuset Wok measures: 14 x 14 x 4 inches ; 14.1 pounds -
Limited lifetime warranty
Staub 7-quart Wok measures 14 inches in diameter; 15 pounds -
Lifetime limited warranty
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Le Creuset claims their wok is “Dishwasher safe” However, one should not place seasoned woks in a dishwasher as the detergent will break down the pan’s seasoning and “wok hay”. That is after all, one of the desired characteristics of a wok.
Le Creuset is oven safe to 400 degrees.
Staub 7-quart Wok: Hand washing recommended by Staub. Although their new cooking surface is less tenuous than the Le Creuset’s matte surface due to Staub’s superior enameled interior, in addition to their exterior surfaces being enamel-coated.
Staub is oven safe to 500 degrees.
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The Staub wok is ready to use immediately.
My Le Creuset, while also enameled, it performed best after it was seasoned.
Both will become better cooking surfaces with continued use and proper care.
Of note however, both woks receives identical use in my kitchen. The Staub’s cooking surface holds up better, and significantly out performs the Le Creuset.
The later tends to flake, pit, and lose its structural integrity – as used in my kitchen.
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Staub enameled cast iron products are highly durable. They do not discolor or rust, they resist chipping, and do not require seasoning.
Le Creuset enameled cast iron products are also highly durable. The lighter colored enamels will occasionally discolor, and etch when cooking acidic foods, there are sometimes rust issues if improperly maintained, they resist chipping, and their wok requires seasoning for best preformance.
Staub’s interiors, as well as the exterior surfaces are enamel-coated iron. The durable black —matte— finish enamel interior does not require initial seasoning for use. The more you use your Staub product, the better it gets! Oils used when cooking will penetrate the pores of the —matte enamel finish— and create a natural, smooth, nonstick surface, just like a finely seasoned non-enameled iron pan. The smooth enameled exterior is easier to clean.
The almost impervious black coating found on well-used woks takes time, care and lots of cooking before a wok develops this patina. The ultimate goal is for the wok to impart “wok hay”, an elusive pan flavor and aroma that is associated with Chinese restaurant dishes. Actually, wok hay comes from cooking over extremely high heat in a well-seasoned pan.
Commercial wok burners have as many as 140,000 BTU’s. Professional-style home ranges have a maximum BTU rating of 17,000. Regular home stoves’ BTU rating is only 7,000 per burner. It is therefore difficult for home cooks to prepare restaurant quality stir-fry. The thick iron construction of both Staub and Le Creuset help compensate for this BTU deficiency by collecting and retaining heat from the burner in order to produce memorable Chinese meals.
Once a wok imparts wok hay, it is respected like a finely-tuned instrument. As the patina builds up, less cooking oil is required making foods more healthy. “A wok must be very hot for stir-fries to have the grilled, smoky flavor that is so distinctive of wok hay,” says Chinese cooking authority Ken Hom.
According to Grace Young, people tend to be very superstitious in Hong Kong and “wok hay” is so coveted that “when a customer is served a stir-fry void of wok hay, it is often interpreted as an ominous sign of bad luck.”
Staub made a wonderfully functional design decision to coat the interior with a matte surface, while coating the exterior of the pan with the traditional smooth surface. For this reason, I prefer to use Staub when liquids are involved due to their rust-free coated interior surface.
Le Creuset has it over Staub when it comes to style. My Le Creuset is Chinese Red (what else?) – and it is a gorgeous utensil that is certain to turn everyone’s attention.
Le Creuset and Staub are each capable of excellent performance and wok hay if properly maintained and well seasoned.
~ Final Added Note Regarding my overall personal preferences – I have collected over a dozen Staub cookware items. My Le Creuset collection does out-number my Staub pieces by four or five times. I own both woks and find that the Staub out tested the Le Creuset in my application.
Review by BC in NC for Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 14-1/4-Inch Wok with Glass Lid, Cobalt Blue
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We owned the original Le Creuset wok with matching metal lid and used it quite often for many years until the handle broke. It then became a little more difficult to use so our stir fry cooking took a back seat for about 6 months. Yes, we did procrastinate returning the wok to Le Creuset but extremely glad they did not… we had a replacement wok back in less than 5 weeks! No muss, no fuss, and a very pleasant exchange from start to finish. We have quite a few Le Creuset pots, frying pans, stoneware, etc… items and never had cause to return any but it’s nice to know they stand behind their warranty when needed. BTW, they sent the newer version of the wok with the glass lid when they could have just sent the original metal lid back… nice touch! Quality, looks and a great warranty, what more can you ask for? …and yes, we’re back to stir frying a lot more often!
Review by B. Hobbs for Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 14-1/4-Inch Wok with Glass Lid, Cobalt Blue
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I have not seen a crack in the handle of my new wok, but I am keeping my eyes open. In the meantime, I have used the wok to cook a couple of meals. Keeping with the fine Le Creuset tradition of fabulous cookware, the wok cooks beautifully. I have read elsewhere that high stovetop temperatures may compromise the cast iron, so I keep the heat to medium to medium-high. The cast iron retains heat beautifully, so you won’t need high heat to cook. I give the wok five stars so far. If the handle cracks, it’s back to Williams-Sonoma for another.
Review by C. Robinson for Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 14-1/4-Inch Wok with Glass Lid, Cobalt Blue
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I debated on purchasing this wok for several weeks. Our family already owns a large set of Le Creuset because we prefer to cook with cast iron cookware for health reasons. My hesistation on this purchase was ONLY the price. I did search high and low and could not find this under $199. The fact that Amazon offers free shipping is a huge bonus. After weeks of delay, I finally made this purchase and could not be happier. Le Creuset as a whole is an outstanding product with so many beautiful colors. My set is Red and Cherry.
This wok cooks excellently. I have used it at least once a week for asian dishes and even deep frying. The wok sits nicely on my electric burner and cleans up beautifully. If you are considering buying this wok, hopefully the price is the only concern. You need not be concerned about this products durability, appearance or performance, they are all winners. In regards to the price, just remember that quality will beat out price 99% of the time. This is lifetime cookware and is definitely an investment.