Wok...simplicity

[Blackrobe]

I'd like to get a wok and am looking at one of these

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/town-34720-20-hand-hammered-cantonese-wok/88534720.html

I'd like to get something that doesnt need the entire bbq system with new grates, etc.
Can I set this right on the grates, with my baskets full and set up for direct heat?

Does anyone do that with their wok?
Thanks

[Shoestringshop]

If you have the Weber 8835 Gourmet BBQ System Hinged Cooking Grate that Wok may work. I would look for the Weber Factory 22 1/2" Kettle Charcoal Grill Stainless Steel Wok 8412 this would also work.

[Jules V.]

Cast iron or stainless woks are perfectly fine but high carbon wok is not really practical to be used in a charcoal kettle.

[HoosierKettle]

Cast iron or stainless woks are perfectly fine but high carbon wok is not really practical to be used in a charcoal kettle.

Why?  Just curious.


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[Blackrobe]

If you have the Weber 8835 Gourmet BBQ System Hinged Cooking Grate that Wok may work. I would look for the Weber Factory 22 1/2" Kettle Charcoal Grill Stainless Steel Wok 8412 this would also work.

Do not have.
I'm looking for something to use with just the original 22" grate, or something to just take the grate off and set the wok in. Goal is to not have to purchase a bunch of accessories just to use one accessory.

Perhaps its not possible?

[bamakettles]

Here's what I want........https://www.southwestdisk.com/22-bbq-spring-handle-design/

[dazzo]

I don't see why the Cantonese wok wouldn't work, although I think you'd need the stand as well so it wouldn't roll around. Baskets underneath would give you direct heat. Use an old grate so you don't burn up a nice one.

Or get the 24" wok and don't use a grate or baskets. Or use the 20" on an 18" grill.

Use folded up foil (or something more ingenious) to use as standoffs to give an air gap between the bowl and wok.

Then show us pictures of it in use!

[dazzo]

And those cowboy woks, or discadas, are nice!

I have a homemade one that fits on a Bayou burner, and a SJ - they're fun to use.

[Jules V.]

Cast iron or stainless woks are perfectly fine but high carbon wok is not really practical to be used in a charcoal kettle.

Why?  Just curious.


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You don't get much temperature control when using charcoal. High carbon requires you to  continually cycle from low to very temp in an instant, which can't be easily done using charcoal.  Only workaround is to lift the wok in and out or away from the heat source.  In this case, you'll need a  smaller wok with a long handle. In general this applies to stir frying in which a high carbon is unmatched. Sure you can use it for frying, braising, boiling etc and don't necessarily have to constantly fiddle with temperature but there are much better options for those types of cooks.
Also a propane burner will reach higher temperatures than  charcoal.  You can definitely increase the temperature of lit coals but you'll have to stoke it or add wood splits/logs.
Been using a high carbon wok for over 30 years and was never satisfied  with the results using a kettle as a heat source. Ended up installing a gas burner on one of my kettle.

[Blackrobe]

I don't see why the Cantonese wok wouldn't work, although I think you'd need the stand as well so it wouldn't roll around. Baskets underneath would give you direct heat. Use an old grate so you don't burn up a nice one.

Or get the 24" wok and don't use a grate or baskets. Or use the 20" on an 18" grill.

Use folded up foil (or something more ingenious) to use as standoffs to give an air gap between the bowl and wok.

Then show us pictures of it in use!

24" wok with no grate sounds interesting.

Also looking at a 14" flat bottom.

[BayAreaEstateTreasures]

Here's my take.

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=44911.0

[ClubChapin]

Definitely get one with a long handle.

I'd recommend a 12" or 14" and no larger than 16" for stir frying.

This shop in SF is an excellent source.

https://www.wokshop.com/newstore/product/carbon-steel-wok-with-metal-side-handle/