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How to Clean a Carbon Steel Wok

Cleaning your wok properly after each use will help it to last longer.  

Difficulty Level: Average        Time Required: 15 minutes


Here's How:

  1. Rinse the wok in  hot water.
  2. Gently lift off or scrub away food particles with a nonmetallic scrubber.
  3. Rinse the wok.
  4. Dry the interior  and exterior of the wok with paper towels.
  5. To finish drying, place the wok over medium-high heat.
  6. Wipe the inside of the wok with a small amount of vegetable oil.
  7. Store until ready to use again.

Tips:

  1. Never scrub the wok with an abrasive cleanser, as this can damage the seasoned surface.
  2. Do not put the wok in the dishwasher.
  3. If rust appears or the wok is accidentally cleaned in the dishwasher, simply re-season it, being careful to remove all the rust.   

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