Gourmet System Wok Questions

[Saugust]

I was lucky enough to pick up a rotisserie, GBS grate, GBS CI griddle, and GBS CI wok. All brand new. All for $50.   

What I didn't get was any manuals, boxes, etc. I was wondering, for the griddle and wok especially, if you folks could help me out with care/washing instructions. I get that they're porcelain enameled cast iron. But I have no clue what that means in terms of seasoning or clean up. Thanks, friends!

[Bigdave]

Sounds like a great deal! No real seasoning need because they are enameled. Just clean with warm soapy water and sore indoors when not in use.

[Saugust]

Thanks! Any reason they ought to be stored inside? Would the porcelain enamel prevent rusting?

[landgraftj]

Thanks! Any reason they ought to be stored inside? Would the porcelain enamel prevent rusting?

I keep mine in the garage year round...no rusting after a few years of ownership.

[Bigdave]

yeah it should....I just keep mine in after I clean it

[Saugust]

And no seasoning? Man it just doesn't look very porcelain enameled. No chips for either of you guys?

[Bigdave]

I dont have the Wok but I do have the grate no chips I just cleaned her up today from the last use Sunday.

[addicted-to-smoke]

Why doesn't it look porcelain enameled? Some is smooth and some is rough.

[Saugust]

I suppose I've never seen the rough. It just looks like bare metal to me. But I know nothing so . . .


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[landgraftj]

No chips, no issues. Works fairly well.

[Saugust]

Gave it a go tonight! Lots of fun. Brussel sprouts, mushrooms, and bacon with some Italian seasoning served over couscous.


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[dazzo]

It will become seasoned as you continue to use it. Nice cook. So, keep using it. My GS griddle is getting seasoned with use.

And great minds think alike.

Mine's not Weber, but tonight in the CI wok was broccoli, carrots and shredded chicken, served over sticky rice.

[Saugust]

Looking good! How hard should I scrub when cleaning it? I had to work at it tonight to get some of the rough spots clean.


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[dazzo]

This is where you'll get varying opinions.

For me, I'll treat it like regular CI. I'll use a plastic scraper if there's something stuck on. And then just a soft brush.

[SmokenJoe]

How I clean my Woks:  Stir fry, plate, & while my wife loads up her dinner plate, I run hot water in my Wok in the sink (no soap, the choice is yours) and let it set while I go enjoy my food.  Later I break out the chainmail scrubber and give the Wok a good once over, rinse, pat dry, warm on stove  ...  light Avocado oil coat  ...  wipe oil with paper towel and let the Wok sit on the stove till it's cool to the touch.