Lodge Cast Iron Wok

Seasoned cast iron, 14-inch, pre-seasoned. $50-70. Best for searing and braises rather than traditional stir-fry — heat retention is excellent but weight makes tossing impractical. Induction compatible.

The Lodge 14-inch cast iron wok ships pre-seasoned and is built more like a high-sided cast iron skillet than a traditional wok. The seasoned cast iron surface is genuinely nonstick once properly maintained, and the substantial thermal mass means the wok does not lose temperature when cold food hits the surface — a real advantage for searing thick proteins like duck breast or maintaining a sustained simmer for braised dishes. The 8-10 lb weight makes tossing impossible: Lodge wok cooking is stirring, not tossing. It is induction-compatible and oven-safe at any temperature. The slow preheat (5-8 minutes to stir-fry temperature) and weight mean this is not a wok for fast Cantonese-style stir-fry but it excels at slower, higher-mass cooking methods that carbon steel doesn't do as well.

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