I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
gather is a first cousin of Teflon. Big mistake. It's non-stick
properties aren't very good.

I don't like the idea of simply throwing it out and dumping more money
into a non-coated wok. I'm sure I could strip the coating off with one
of these fibrous abrasive wheels that you bolt onto a hand drill -
wearing a dust mask of course - but is the surface that's exposed
going to be suitable for cooking? Wondering if there's some pre-
treating that's done to the metal that might render it toxic if used
as a cooking surface.

Further, should it be possible to thoroughly remove all the coating
abrasively like that? Obviously I don't want to leave behind small
particles since I assume it's toxic.


Thanks

"Doc" > wrote in message
...
> I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
> gather is a first cousin of Teflon. Big mistake. It's non-stick
> properties aren't very good.
>
> I don't like the idea of simply throwing it out and dumping more money
> into a non-coated wok. I'm sure I could strip the coating off with one
> of these fibrous abrasive wheels that you bolt onto a hand drill -
> wearing a dust mask of course - but is the surface that's exposed
> going to be suitable for cooking? Wondering if there's some pre-
> treating that's done to the metal that might render it toxic if used
> as a cooking surface.
>
> Further, should it be possible to thoroughly remove all the coating
> abrasively like that? Obviously I don't want to leave behind small
> particles since I assume it's toxic.
>
>
> Thanks


Drill drainage holes in the bottom and make it into a planter for small
cactus. Buy a new one. Seriously. Make sure the next wok is plain metal.
Non-stick pans shouldn't be used at the high heat levels typical of wok
cooking. I don't care what the manufacturers say.

On Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:29:00 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
> wrote:

>"Doc" > wrote in message
...
>> I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
>> gather is a first cousin of Teflon. Big mistake. It's non-stick
>> properties aren't very good.
>>
>> I don't like the idea of simply throwing it out and dumping more money
>> into a non-coated wok. I'm sure I could strip the coating off with one
>> of these fibrous abrasive wheels that you bolt onto a hand drill -
>> wearing a dust mask of course - but is the surface that's exposed
>> going to be suitable for cooking? Wondering if there's some pre-
>> treating that's done to the metal that might render it toxic if used
>> as a cooking surface.
>>
>> Further, should it be possible to thoroughly remove all the coating
>> abrasively like that? Obviously I don't want to leave behind small
>> particles since I assume it's toxic.
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>
>
>Drill drainage holes in the bottom and make it into a planter for small
>cactus.

Or wear it as a dunce cap for shopping at walmart.

>Buy a new one. Seriously. Make sure the next wok is plain metal.
>Non-stick pans shouldn't be used at the high heat levels typical of wok
>cooking. I don't care what the manufacturers say.

Yep.

Lou

Doc wrote:

> I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
> gather is a first cousin of Teflon. Big mistake. It's non-stick
> properties aren't very good.
>
> I don't like the idea of simply throwing it out and dumping more money
> into a non-coated wok. I'm sure I could strip the coating off with one
> of these fibrous abrasive wheels that you bolt onto a hand drill -
> wearing a dust mask of course - but is the surface that's exposed
> going to be suitable for cooking? Wondering if there's some pre-
> treating that's done to the metal that might render it toxic if used
> as a cooking surface.
>
> Further, should it be possible to thoroughly remove all the coating
> abrasively like that? Obviously I don't want to leave behind small
> particles since I assume it's toxic.
>
>
> Thanks

It wasn't from walmart, but I did exactly this to a large wok
that I just didn't want to throw away. I used a wire wheel on a
side grinder to remove the teflon, then sanded it lightly with
emory cloth to remove the rest and smooth everything out. I have
been using it for about 5 years like that.

The problem is that the metal is very prone to rusting, so I have
to oil it after every cleaning, and temper it like a cast iron
pan. Since I mostly use it on a fish fryer grill (although I
will use it on the stove), it has held up pretty well. It ain't
pretty by any means, but useful.

--
Robert Allison
Rimshot, Inc.
Georgetown, TX

"Doc" > wrote in message
...
> I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
> gather is a first cousin of Teflon. Big mistake. It's non-stick
> properties aren't very good.
>
> I don't like the idea of simply throwing it out and dumping more money
> into a non-coated wok. I'm sure I could strip the coating off with one
> of these fibrous abrasive wheels that you bolt onto a hand drill -
> wearing a dust mask of course - but is the surface that's exposed
> going to be suitable for cooking?

It's going to be aluminum.



--
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Doc wrote:
> I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
> gather is a first cousin of Teflon. Big mistake. It's non-stick
> properties aren't very good.
>
> I don't like the idea of simply throwing it out and dumping more money
> into a non-coated wok. I'm sure I could strip the coating off with one
> of these fibrous abrasive wheels that you bolt onto a hand drill -
> wearing a dust mask of course - but is the surface that's exposed
> going to be suitable for cooking? Wondering if there's some pre-
> treating that's done to the metal that might render it toxic if used
> as a cooking surface.
>
> Further, should it be possible to thoroughly remove all the coating
> abrasively like that? Obviously I don't want to leave behind small
> particles since I assume it's toxic.
>
>
> Thanks

Give the toy big box version to your kids to play with and pick up a
real wok. They aren't expensive and you don't have to wonder if it is
safe to use.

On Mar 4, 10:39*am, "cybercat" > wrote:

> > but is the surface that's exposed
> > going to be suitable for cooking?
>
> It's going to be aluminum.


It's steel. Magnet test. This thing is fairly hefty, which is why I
hate just tossing it.

cybercat wrote:
> "Doc" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
>> gather is a first cousin of Teflon. Big mistake. It's non-stick
>> properties aren't very good.
>>
>> I don't like the idea of simply throwing it out and dumping more money
>> into a non-coated wok. I'm sure I could strip the coating off with one
>> of these fibrous abrasive wheels that you bolt onto a hand drill -
>> wearing a dust mask of course - but is the surface that's exposed
>> going to be suitable for cooking?
>
> It's going to be aluminum.

Maybe, maybe not.

I'm not really sure what substrate they use for Xylan. But whatever
it is it won't make a good Wok.

Wikipedia has a nice article on Woks:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wok

The downside is to get a good quality Wok or you'll wind up wasting time
seasoning it or just not getting the results you want. I've had a lot of
cheap woks, I think it makes a lot more sense to get a decent quality
wok and take care of it. It should last a very long time.

Jeff
>
>
>

Robert Allison wrote:
>
> The problem is that the metal is very prone to rusting, so I have
> to oil it after every cleaning, and temper it like a cast iron
> pan. Since I mostly use it on a fish fryer grill (although I
> will use it on the stove), it has held up pretty well. It ain't
> pretty by any means, but useful.

How are you "cleaning" it? Wiping it out with a paper towel should be
sufficient. Do not ever subject an iron utensil (or maybe your skillet) to
water.

Don't wash wooden salad bowls either.

Find your local body shop that does soft media blasting. Have it blasted
off there.

s

"Doc" > wrote in message
...
On Mar 4, 10:39 am, "cybercat" > wrote:

It's steel. Magnet test. This thing is fairly hefty, which is why I
hate just tossing it.

> "Doc" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
>> gather is a first cousin of Teflon. Big mistake. It's non-stick
>> properties aren't very good.
>>
>> I don't like the idea of simply throwing it out and dumping more money
>> into a non-coated wok. I'm sure I could strip the coating off with one
>> of these fibrous abrasive wheels that you bolt onto a hand drill -
>> wearing a dust mask of course - but is the surface that's exposed
>> going to be suitable for cooking? Wondering if there's some pre-
>> treating that's done to the metal that might render it toxic if used
>> as a cooking surface.
>>
>> Further, should it be possible to thoroughly remove all the coating
>> abrasively like that? Obviously I don't want to leave behind small
>> particles since I assume it's toxic.
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>


Sand blasting would remove the coating pretty easily, and the rough
surface should smooth out and "season" fairly quickly with use;
especially if you use steel utensils.

Bob

I wouldn't use the wok....at least for cooking. It just doesn't seem
safe. Bite the bullet and buy a new one.
Happy stir fry,
Ellie

On Tue, 4 Mar 2008 07:21:52 -0800 (PST), Doc >
wrote:

>I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
>gather is a first cousin of Teflon. Big mistake. It's non-stick
>properties aren't very good.
>
>I don't like the idea of simply throwing it out and dumping more money
>into a non-coated wok. I'm sure I could strip the coating off with one
>of these fibrous abrasive wheels that you bolt onto a hand drill -
>wearing a dust mask of course - but is the surface that's exposed
>going to be suitable for cooking? Wondering if there's some pre-
>treating that's done to the metal that might render it toxic if used
>as a cooking surface.
>
>Further, should it be possible to thoroughly remove all the coating
>abrasively like that? Obviously I don't want to leave behind small
>particles since I assume it's toxic.
>
>
>Thanks

I found out how to remove "Teflon". Simmer tomato sauce for a couple
of days. When you toss the sauce out the Teflon goes with it :-))

The acid destroyed the Teflon.

On Mar 4, 9:21*am, Doc > wrote:
> I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
> gather is a first cousin of Teflon. *Big mistake. It's non-stick
> properties aren't very good.
>
> I don't like the idea of simply throwing it out and dumping more money
> into a non-coated wok. I'm sure I could strip the coating off with one
> of these fibrous abrasive wheels that you bolt onto a hand drill -
> wearing a dust mask of course - but is the surface that's exposed
> going to be suitable for cooking? Wondering if there's some pre-
> treating that's done to the metal that might render it toxic if used
> as a cooking surface.
>
> Further, should it be possible to thoroughly remove all the coating
> abrasively like that? Obviously I don't want to leave behind small
> particles since I assume it's toxic.
>
> Thanks

I have a few similarly well worn pans in my kichen cubbard.
With the "more recent" (w.i. the past 20-30 years) years of cookware,
the metal base is very likely ALUMINUM, which when heated is very
toxic.
What I did and recommend is to simply continue cooking with the Xylan
surface by using THICK COATS of the non-stick spray-on cooking oils or
simply let the 4-leg use this worn pan as a drinking bowl.

On Mar 4, 2:28*pm, Charles van Blommestein > wrote:
> On Mar 4, 9:21*am, Doc > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
> > gather is a first cousin of Teflon. *Big mistake. It's non-stick
> > properties aren't very good.
>
> > I don't like the idea of simply throwing it out and dumping more money
> > into a non-coated wok. I'm sure I could strip the coating off with one
> > of these fibrous abrasive wheels that you bolt onto a hand drill -
> > wearing a dust mask of course - but is the surface that's exposed
> > going to be suitable for cooking? Wondering if there's some pre-
> > treating that's done to the metal that might render it toxic if used
> > as a cooking surface.
>
> > Further, should it be possible to thoroughly remove all the coating
> > abrasively like that? Obviously I don't want to leave behind small
> > particles since I assume it's toxic.
>
> > Thanks
>
> I have a few similarly well worn pans in my kichen cubbard.
> With the "more recent" (w.i. the past 20-30 years) years of cookware,
> the metal base is very likely ALUMINUM, which when heated is very
> toxic.
> What I did and recommend is to simply continue cooking with the Xylan
> surface by using THICK COATS of the non-stick spray-on cooking oils or
> simply let the 4-leg use this worn pan as a drinking bowl.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

let the 4-leg use this worn pan as a drinking bowl

SWMBO would kill me - not because I let the dog drink out of a pan,
but because I tried to give her dog cancer.

She's convinced that any and all non-stick surface coatings are toxic.

"Doc" > wrote...
> I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
> gather is a first cousin of Teflon. Big mistake. It's non-stick
> properties aren't very good.
>
> I don't like the idea of simply throwing it out and dumping more money
> into a non-coated wok.

Why bother removing it? Just use it with a little oil!

John Weiss wrote:
> "Doc" > wrote...
>> I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
>> gather is a first cousin of Teflon. Big mistake. It's non-stick
>> properties aren't very good.
>>
>> I don't like the idea of simply throwing it out and dumping more money
>> into a non-coated wok.
>
> Why bother removing it? Just use it with a little oil!
>
>
Because it is not a real wok and if you try to use it at wok
temperatures the plastic coating will be ruined and will outgass toxic
stuff while doing it.

On Tue, 4 Mar 2008 11:37:15 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
> wrote:

> let the 4-leg use this worn pan as a drinking bowl
>
>SWMBO would kill me - not because I let the dog drink out of a pan,
>but because I tried to give her dog cancer.
>
>She's convinced that any and all non-stick surface coatings are toxic.

Listen to her

(ever buy a pet bowl with Teflon?)

"Oren" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 4 Mar 2008 11:37:15 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
> > wrote:
>
>> let the 4-leg use this worn pan as a drinking bowl
>>
>>SWMBO would kill me - not because I let the dog drink out of a pan,
>>but because I tried to give her dog cancer.
>>
>>She's convinced that any and all non-stick surface coatings are toxic.
>
> Listen to her
>
> (ever buy a pet bowl with Teflon?)
>


Even better: In some Chinese restaurants, you can see the kitchen. Ever
seen a non-stick wok in a place like that?

Of course not.

On Mar 4, 3:38*pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote:
> "Oren" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > On Tue, 4 Mar 2008 11:37:15 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
> > > wrote:
>
> >> let the 4-leg use this worn pan as a drinking bowl
>
> >>SWMBO would kill me - not because I let the dog drink out of a pan,
> >>but because I tried to give her dog cancer.
>
> >>She's convinced that any and all non-stick surface coatings are toxic.
>
> > Listen to her
>
> > (ever buy a pet bowl with Teflon?)
>
> Even better: *In some Chinese restaurants, you can see the kitchen. Ever
> seen a non-stick wok in a place like that?
>
> Of course not.

Even better: In some Chinese restaurants, you can see the
kitchen. Ever seen a non-stick wok in a place like that?


Even better: Ever seen a 4 legged creature in a place like that? Of
course not - not alive anyway..

On 2008-03-04, Lou Decruss > wrote:

> Or wear it as a dunce cap for shopping at walmart.

Hey, just because Walmart is the scum of the Earth and may become the ruin
of the USA as a superpower, not to mention the downfall of civilzation as we
know it, and the worst thing to come along since Microsoft. Walmart DOES
have a few good points. I can't think of any, so lets move along.

So the gloves I bought there last Fall have already unraveled and are
falling apart after 4 mos light use and the thermal underwear I bought
ripped after 2 days use. Look at the bright side. It gives almost gainful
employment to those who lack the brain power required to flip a burger.
18 out of 19 clerks (NEVER on the same day, despite lines back to the
automotive dept) don't know how to generate a hardcopy CC receipt (press ESC
twice) so you don't have your signature digitized for easy access by 11 yr
old and/or Russian hackers. No, none of that counts.

Walmart should be appreciated for what it is. CHEAP! I just bought last
yrs fly fishing outfit for $25, marked down from $60. Wow! (I hope it will
last till after the first cast) I can buy Spring fashions only 3 days after
the beginning of Winter. Jinkies! I can meet dozens of eligible 70 yrs old
ladies in the laxative section of the pharmacy. (Hubba-hubba!) It keeps my
mom busy for hours. (thank you, God) It's a good place to find out where
to go for govt funded health care. (talk to the gimps). Last, but not
least, it sweeps the town clean of those pesky small businesses that plague
any thriving community.

Let's hear it for Wally World! (yeah!)

nb

On 2008-03-04, George > wrote:

> Because it is not a real wok and if you try to use it at wok
> temperatures the plastic coating will be ruined and will outgass toxic
> stuff while doing it.

Hey, you only cough yer lungs out for a little while. Besides, it a great
way to get rid of your wife's pesky African Gray parrot before it denudes
itself out of boredom.

nb

On Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:38:21 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
> wrote:

>"Oren" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Tue, 4 Mar 2008 11:37:15 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> let the 4-leg use this worn pan as a drinking bowl
>>>
>>>SWMBO would kill me - not because I let the dog drink out of a pan,
>>>but because I tried to give her dog cancer.
>>>
>>>She's convinced that any and all non-stick surface coatings are toxic.
>>
>> Listen to her
>>
>> (ever buy a pet bowl with Teflon?)
>>
>
>
>Even better: In some Chinese restaurants, you can see the kitchen. Ever
>seen a non-stick wok in a place like that?
>
>Of course not.
>


A polymer coating would never survive the frequent stabbling with a
wok spatula that goes with Chinese cooking.

I am amazed so many white folks use the wok. I'd use one too except I
have an electric range. It uses up too much power to get the wok to
temperature and that heat is concentrated on the bottom only.

Only a gas range or open fire does a wok justice. Use an uncoated
heavy iron or steel wok. It holds and distributes the heat to provide
a better heat gradient from the center to the rim, sort of like why
people prefer to use a cast iron skillet to bring out the best
flavoring and texture. To clean empty the wok and add a cup of water
to heat over the range. Swirl the boiling water to dissolve the
residual food. Chinese restaurants use a stiff bamboo whisk to
unstick food morsels. Its unlikely you can use a whisk in a home as
the whisk will flick dirty water outside the sink. A few quick
swipes with a souring pad should suffice. Repeat. Rinse each time.
Wipe with a paper towel and "burn" off the remaining rinse water
adhering to the wok over the range. In an iron wok the residual heat
is often enough to vaporize that dampness.

notbob wrote:

> On 2008-03-04, Lou Decruss > wrote:
>
> > Or wear it as a dunce cap for shopping at walmart.
>
> Hey, just because Walmart is the scum of the Earth and may become the ruin
> of the USA as a superpower, not to mention the downfall of civilzation as
we
> know it, and the worst thing to come along since Microsoft. Walmart DOES
> have a few good points. I can't think of any, so lets move along.
>
> So the gloves I bought there last Fall have already unraveled and are
> falling apart after 4 mos light use and the thermal underwear I bought
> ripped after 2 days use. Look at the bright side. It gives almost
gainful
> employment to those who lack the brain power required to flip a burger.
> 18 out of 19 clerks (NEVER on the same day, despite lines back to the
> automotive dept) don't know how to generate a hardcopy CC receipt (press
ESC
> twice) so you don't have your signature digitized for easy access by 11 yr
> old and/or Russian hackers. No, none of that counts.
>
> Walmart should be appreciated for what it is. CHEAP! I just bought last
> yrs fly fishing outfit for $25, marked down from $60. Wow! (I hope it
will
> last till after the first cast) I can buy Spring fashions only 3 days
after
> the beginning of Winter. Jinkies! I can meet dozens of eligible 70 yrs
old
> ladies in the laxative section of the pharmacy. (Hubba-hubba!) It keeps
my
> mom busy for hours. (thank you, God) It's a good place to find out where
> to go for govt funded health care. (talk to the gimps). Last, but not
> least, it sweeps the town clean of those pesky small businesses that
plague
> any thriving community.
>
> Let's hear it for Wally World! (yeah!)


In my small rural Illannoy hometown the city just voted down a Squallmart -
TIF deal that would have required an EXPENSIVE new water tower that
Squallmart said would have been necessary in order to upgrade the current SM
to a Sooper Center...I guess those folks down there aren't so dumb when they
know they are getting fleeced.

:-)

[funny "rant" BTW, nb...]


--
Best
Greg

["Followup-To:" header set to rec.food.cooking.]

> temperature and that heat is concentrated on the bottom only.

That's pretty much the ideal. Some food items can be pushed up on the sides to retard
cooking while the bottom still provides mucho heat for other food items.

> Only a gas range or open fire does a wok justice.

True, but a flat bottomed wok can be used on an electric. Get a Turkey
fryer and put your wok on that burner. Those suckers are typically in the
100-170K btu range. Way more than enough to drive a wok. I got mine at
Lowes at an end-of-season sale forr $19! You can hardly get a lone burner
that cheap.

nb









Use an uncoated
> heavy iron or steel wok. It holds and distributes the heat to provide
> a better heat gradient from the center to the rim, sort of like why
> people prefer to use a cast iron skillet to bring out the best
> flavoring and texture. To clean empty the wok and add a cup of water
> to heat over the range. Swirl the boiling water to dissolve the
> residual food. Chinese restaurants use a stiff bamboo whisk to
> unstick food morsels. Its unlikely you can use a whisk in a home as
> the whisk will flick dirty water outside the sink. A few quick
> swipes with a souring pad should suffice. Repeat. Rinse each time.
> Wipe with a paper towel and "burn" off the remaining rinse water
> adhering to the wok over the range. In an iron wok the residual heat
> is often enough to vaporize that dampness.

On Mar 4, 7:21*am, Doc > wrote:
> [snip]
> I don't like the idea of simply throwing it out and dumping more money
> into a non-coated wok. [snip]

Use the former wok for some non-food-related purpose. Here's a wok
that will perform well for years, at a cost of $11.50.
https://www.surfasonline.com/products/18121.cfm

On Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:27:37 GMT, PaPaPeng > wrote:

>I am amazed so many white folks use the wok.

Some even speak three languages: English, Redneck and Profanity.

So! WOK off!

On 2008-03-04, Gregory Morrow > wrote:

> [funny "rant" BTW, nb...]

Thnx. Unfortuately, the reality is so grim as to actually be depressing.
Walmart is almost single-handedly funding China's growth as a economic super power
while crushing the US's former standing as one. It's getting to the point
where class warfare may be our only way out. Do the power elite in this
country even know what they are doing, or do they just want to move up from
that trashy 26 bedroom mansion to a new 126 bedroom estate? Hey, I'm all for
free enterprise. But, to the ruin of our nation? What did our founding
fathers say about a revolt?

nb

"HeyBub" > wrote in message
...
> Robert Allison wrote:
>>
>> The problem is that the metal is very prone to rusting, so I have
>> to oil it after every cleaning, and temper it like a cast iron
>> pan. Since I mostly use it on a fish fryer grill (although I
>> will use it on the stove), it has held up pretty well. It ain't
>> pretty by any means, but useful.
>
> How are you "cleaning" it? Wiping it out with a paper towel should be
> sufficient. Do not ever subject an iron utensil (or maybe your skillet) to
> water.

Water is not the problem, as long as you dry it after rinsing. I set it on the
still hot burner after rinsing. I never use soap on my cast iron. I put a little
hot water in it, scrub with a brush, rinse and dry it on the burner. Then I rub
it with a little oil or butter before the next use. Soap will quickly remove the
seasoning.

On Tue, 4 Mar 2008 07:21:52 -0800 (PST), Doc
> wrote:

>I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
>gather is a first cousin of Teflon. Big mistake. It's non-stick
>properties aren't very good.
>
>I don't like the idea of simply throwing it out and dumping more money
>into a non-coated wok. I'm sure I could strip the coating off with one
>of these fibrous abrasive wheels that you bolt onto a hand drill -
>wearing a dust mask of course - but is the surface that's exposed
>going to be suitable for cooking? Wondering if there's some pre-
>treating that's done to the metal that might render it toxic if used
>as a cooking surface.
>
>Further, should it be possible to thoroughly remove all the coating
>abrasively like that? Obviously I don't want to leave behind small
>particles since I assume it's toxic.
>
>
>Thanks

Howdy,

The drill approach would probably work, but those coatings
are very soft and there might be an easier approach:

I would just try sanding it off by hand with a few sheets of
wet or dry abrasive paper.

That said, I would have a concern:

You asked if the substrate would be suitable for cooking,
but how would one know?

If, for example, it had lead in it, you might be in some
trouble over time.

Though I certainly understand the desire to make good use
out of something you now own, I, personally, would hesitate
(unless I could figure out a way to be sure that the
material was safe for food contact use.)

All the best,
--
Kenneth

If you email... Please remove the "SPAMLESS."

Bob F wrote:
>>
>> How are you "cleaning" it? Wiping it out with a paper towel should be
>> sufficient. Do not ever subject an iron utensil (or maybe your
>> skillet) to water.
>
> Water is not the problem, as long as you dry it after rinsing. I set
> it on the still hot burner after rinsing. I never use soap on my cast
> iron. I put a little hot water in it, scrub with a brush, rinse and
> dry it on the burner. Then I rub it with a little oil or butter
> before the next use. Soap will quickly remove the seasoning.

Okay, I'll play. WHY are you washing the thing in the first place?

"HeyBub" > wrote in message
...
> Bob F wrote:
>>>
>>> How are you "cleaning" it? Wiping it out with a paper towel should be
>>> sufficient. Do not ever subject an iron utensil (or maybe your
>>> skillet) to water.
>>
>> Water is not the problem, as long as you dry it after rinsing. I set
>> it on the still hot burner after rinsing. I never use soap on my cast
>> iron. I put a little hot water in it, scrub with a brush, rinse and
>> dry it on the burner. Then I rub it with a little oil or butter
>> before the next use. Soap will quickly remove the seasoning.
>
> Okay, I'll play. WHY are you washing the thing in the first place?
>


Are you asking about washing, or cleaning?

On Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:01:05 -0800, Oren > wrote:

>On Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:27:37 GMT, PaPaPeng > wrote:
>
>>I am amazed so many white folks use the wok.
>
>Some even speak three languages: English, Redneck and Profanity.
>
>So! WOK off!


Spoken like a true abused kitchen slave. Wife trouble?

On Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:16:02 GMT, PaPaPeng > wrote:

>On Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:01:05 -0800, Oren > wrote:
>
>>On Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:27:37 GMT, PaPaPeng > wrote:
>>
>>>I am amazed so many white folks use the wok.
>>
>>Some even speak three languages: English, Redneck and Profanity.
>>
>>So! WOK off!
>
>
>Spoken like a true abused kitchen slave. Wife trouble?

Not when I cook in the yard, declare my turf and so. I'm going to
China town in Las Vegas and get me a wok. Might have the bride drive
me.

Nice try!

In article >,
"HeyBub" > wrote:

> Don't wash wooden salad bowls either.

How, then, does one get salad dressing and other residues off salad
bowls? Put them in the fireplace and season them? Just kidding, sorry,
I couldn't resist. But I am honestly curious how to clean wooden salad
bowls.

jt

On Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:56:06 GMT, jt august
> wrote:

>In article >,
> "HeyBub" > wrote:
>
>> Don't wash wooden salad bowls either.
>
>How, then, does one get salad dressing and other residues off salad
>bowls? Put them in the fireplace and season them? Just kidding, sorry,
>I couldn't resist. But I am honestly curious how to clean wooden salad
>bowls.
>
>jt

Howdy,

In my experience, wooden salad bowls can indeed be washed,
but it would be unwise to soak them for any length of time.

I'd suggest a quick rinse with a bit of dish soap, and then
a quick pat dry...

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Peter A wrote:
>>>
>>> How are you "cleaning" it? Wiping it out with a paper towel should
>>> be sufficient. Do not ever subject an iron utensil (or maybe your
>>> skillet) to water.
>>
>> Water is not the problem, as long as you dry it after rinsing. I set
>> it on the still hot burner after rinsing. I never use soap on my
>> cast iron. I put a little hot water in it, scrub with a brush, rinse
>> and dry it on the burner. Then I rub it with a little oil or butter
>> before the next use. Soap will quickly remove the seasoning.
>>
>>
>
> I have 2 cast iron pans each about a decade old. They have great
> seasoning, and I regularly clean them with a weak detergent solution
> and a soft brush.

Why?

On Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:29:00 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
> wrote:

>"Doc" > wrote in message
...
>> I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
>> gather is a first cousin of Teflon. Big mistake. It's non-stick
>> properties aren't very good.
>>
>> I don't like the idea of simply throwing it out and dumping more money
>> into a non-coated wok. I'm sure I could strip the coating off with one
>> of these fibrous abrasive wheels that you bolt onto a hand drill -
>> wearing a dust mask of course - but is the surface that's exposed
>> going to be suitable for cooking? Wondering if there's some pre-
>> treating that's done to the metal that might render it toxic if used
>> as a cooking surface.
>>
>> Further, should it be possible to thoroughly remove all the coating
>> abrasively like that? Obviously I don't want to leave behind small
>> particles since I assume it's toxic.
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>
>
>Drill drainage holes in the bottom and make it into a planter for small
>cactus. Buy a new one. Seriously. Make sure the next wok is plain metal.
>Non-stick pans shouldn't be used at the high heat levels typical of wok
>cooking. I don't care what the manufacturers say.
>

I thought it was a good question that could be generalized over to
items that are not easily replaceable. I have a '70s era cooktop that
I intend to refurbish rather than replace. The removable griddle part
of the griddle/grill is coated in Teflon and finally starting to fall
apart. I'd like to remove the coating, but how?

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On Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:38:56 GMT, Robert Allison
> wrote:

>I used a wire wheel on a
>side grinder to remove the teflon, then sanded it lightly with
>emory cloth to remove the rest and smooth everything out. I have
>been using it for about 5 years like that.


Thanks, that's constructive and informative.

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jt august wrote:
> In article >,
> "HeyBub" > wrote:
>
>> Don't wash wooden salad bowls either.
>
> How, then, does one get salad dressing and other residues off salad
> bowls? Put them in the fireplace and season them? Just kidding,
> sorry, I couldn't resist. But I am honestly curious how to clean
> wooden salad bowls.

You don't get the dressings out. Just wipe the bowls. The oils and spices
from prior uses flavor subsequent salads with a unique palette of flavors
and aromas.

If you're not into adventures in sublime delights for the nuanced nose, use
styrofoam.