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Title: Gourmet System Wok Questions
Post by: Saugust on July 07, 2015, 05:07:23 PM
I was lucky enough to pick up a rotisserie, GBS grate, GBS CI griddle, and GBS CI wok. All brand new. All for $50.   ;D ;D ;D

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!
Title: Re: Gourmet System Wok Questions
Post by: Bigdave on July 07, 2015, 06:07:05 PM
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.
Title: Re: Gourmet System Wok Questions
Post by: Saugust on July 07, 2015, 06:11:15 PM
Thanks! Any reason they ought to be stored inside? Would the porcelain enamel prevent rusting?
Title: Re: Gourmet System Wok Questions
Post by: landgraftj on July 07, 2015, 06:16:00 PM
Quote from: Saugust on July 07, 2015, 06:11:15 PM
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.
Title: Re: Gourmet System Wok Questions
Post by: Bigdave on July 07, 2015, 06:16:21 PM
yeah it should....I just keep mine in after I clean it
Title: Re: Gourmet System Wok Questions
Post by: Saugust on July 07, 2015, 06:26:12 PM
And no seasoning? Man it just doesn't look very porcelain enameled. No chips for either of you guys?
Title: Re: Gourmet System Wok Questions
Post by: Bigdave on July 07, 2015, 06:32:27 PM
I dont have the Wok but I do have the grate no chips I just cleaned her up today from the last use Sunday.
Title: Re: Gourmet System Wok Questions
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on July 08, 2015, 12:46:53 PM
Why doesn't it look porcelain enameled? Some is smooth and some is rough.
Title: Re: Gourmet System Wok Questions
Post by: Saugust on July 08, 2015, 12:59:13 PM
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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Title: Re: Gourmet System Wok Questions
Post by: landgraftj on July 08, 2015, 02:09:41 PM
No chips, no issues. Works fairly well.
Title: Re: Gourmet System Wok Questions
Post by: Saugust on July 08, 2015, 02:38:35 PM
Gave it a go tonight! Lots of fun. Brussel sprouts, mushrooms, and bacon with some Italian seasoning served over couscous. (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/08/7e3b91769f43548ecf3aec7b05a5a2ba.jpg)


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Title: Re: Gourmet System Wok Questions
Post by: dazzo on July 08, 2015, 05:27:46 PM
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.

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b505/dazzo16/posts/random/20150708_171945_zpsyqxlgewg.jpg)

Title: Re: Gourmet System Wok Questions
Post by: Saugust on July 08, 2015, 05:36:49 PM
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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Title: Re: Gourmet System Wok Questions
Post by: dazzo on July 08, 2015, 06:52:37 PM
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.
Title: Re: Gourmet System Wok Questions
Post by: SmokenJoe on July 08, 2015, 10:23:21 PM
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.