Thursday, January 5, 2012

Joyce Chen J21-9972 Report

Consumer ratings: Joyce Chen J21-9972






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Category: Kitchen
Brand: Joyce Chen
Model: J21-9972
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Joyce Chen J21-9972 Consumer Report


Joyce Chen J21-9972 Review by Conniecooker

The wok was exactly as promised; it was the carbon steel I had seen recommended for my purposes. I seasoned & blackened it as I had seen on a shown prior to using; I use it for all my veggies now; family loves it as I do.


Joyce Chen J21-9972 Review by LyNell Franssen


The wok is fine. I had a bit of concern that it was not heavy-duty enough. There are better quality ones (a bit heavier) and there are lesser quality ones. This one is a nice in-between one -- a good medium weight carbon steel wok -- which happens to be just perfect for me. The "cookbook" isn't really much - maybe 6 recipes, I think. But they did a good job explaining how to properly "season" the wok before using and that will make all the difference. I use it a couple of times/week and I've gotten rave reviews on every dish. So there you are - perfect pour moi!


Joyce Chen J21-9972 Review by Cody Prime

This is a great wok, but please make sure to follow these steps....don't worry about the instructions the wok came with, TRUST ME, I've gone through two of these suckers.

1. Remove wok from box and attach handle.
2. Fill about 3/4 of the wok with water and boil (this will help get that sticky oil off).
3. After boiling for a few minutes take off the burner.
4. Wash with a copper or steel scrubber and a little soap!!! (wash the entire wok , I mean top/bottom all over to scrub the oil away (this will be the last time you use a scrubber or even soap to wash the wok)
(There is a factory lacquer oil on the wok, you can't see it but you'll definitely smell it, you must get as much of that oil off before starting the seasoning process).

5. Dry (it's okay if you leave a little water since you will put it right back to the burner).
6. Get the wok back on the burner on medium heat, you will notice the bottom of the pan will start developing a golden color, then almost blue, then darker...
7. After the bottom has some color turn the wok to the side to get the side some heat, repeat this until most of the wok is dark goldish brown/blue, it's perfectly fine if it's not dark all around and is blotchy.
8. Remain on medium heat and even the wok back flat on the burner, now get some oil in there, something that has a high smoke point, lard, canola, veggie oil.....and rub the oil with a paper towel all around the wok, let the wok sit on the medium heat burner for about 5-10 minutes, add more oil if too dry, it might get super smokey so get your windows open and fan running.
9. Now, you should have a seasoned wok!
10. Feel free to throw some bacon in the pan to season even more, I did that but did not eat the bacon, just tossed it out.

After you are done just wash the Wok with a soft sponge and warm water, NO SOAP, NO HARSH SCRUBBER, that will take away the hard work you just put in.

I think it's a great Wok, I will give it 4 not 5 stars because I think it could have come with better instructions on seasoning, I ruined my first one, also it would have been nice to know that there was a lacquer based oil on the wok, I didn't realize that either.....

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Joyce Chen J21-9972:: Description


Joyce Chen opened her first restaurant in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1958. She found that the selection and quality of Chinese cookware in America didn't live up to her high standards… so she developed her own. Today, Joyce Chen Products sources from all over the Pacific Rim to bring the best of Asia to you. This Nonstick Wok Set features a quality 1.5 mm weight wok with a birch wood handle on natural carbon steel. Its generous size will enable you to make delicious Asian meals for your entire family. The set includes 14" Nonstick Wok, Nonstick Steel Lid, 12" Bamboo Spatula, and a Recipe Booklet. Seasoning of the carbon steel is required. This set comes giftboxed.



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