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(More customer reviews)Hi. I read the previous review and just wanted to put in a correction and a FYI so people don't think these cast iron cooking utensils are defective. I cook alot with cast iron and have bought new cast iron cookware from the US and China. When a cast iron cooking vessel is brand new and hasn't been "seasoned" by the manufacturer (like Lodge does for some of their skillets and such), it is covered with a thin film of machine oil to prevent rust and corrosion in transit. This is what needs to be washed off before use. Non-seasoned cast iron is a very gray color- indeed, almost looking painted gray if you're expecting it to look black. It will not develop the black patina until you start cooking with it. It is essentially baked on oil that turns the iron black. The best way is to season your new pan is to coat the whole (dry) pan inside and out with vegetable oil and put it in the oven to bake. A very thorough explanation of the seasoning process is given at the Lodge Manufacturing website: www.lodgemfg.com When you're done cooking with your cast iron, scrub it out with hot water only, and then put it on the stove-top to dry. Re-apply a bit of oil as needed. Iron rusts without this protection to moisture from washing or in the air. Cast iron does take a bit of maintenance, but is a superior and very safe cooking surface. Enjoy.
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A very traditional design that has been used in the Chinese countryside for centuries. Now it is available in the U.S. through the Wok Shop. Round bottom only and 41/2 inches in depth. Small metal handles. Retains heat, cooks evenly, quickly and efficiently and imparts the Chinese "wok hee" (wok flavor). Must be seasoned
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