Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron WOK - Dual Assist Handle - Use in the Oven, on the Stove, or on the Grill - 6.25 Inch

I purchased the Lodge 9-inch Cast Iron Wok a few weeks ago and it has exceeded my expectations in every way! For a smaller wok, it packs a punch — it heats up quickly and retains heat beautifully, making it perfect for stir-fries, sautéed veggies, and even quick one-pan meals. The compact size is great for my smaller stovetop, and it’s surprisingly versatile. One feature I especially love is that cooking with cast iron naturally enriches your food with iron — a huge plus for anyone mindful of their nutritional intake. I’ve noticed that using this wok for leafy greens, beans, and even quick sauces has helped me add more iron to my family’s diet in a natural way. The wok comes pre-seasoned, and with a little extra seasoning and proper care, it’s developed a wonderfully non-stick surface. Cleanup is a breeze. If you’re considering a smaller, efficient, and health-friendly wok, I highly recommend this Lodge 9-inch wok. It’s built to last a lifetime — definitely one of my best kitchen investments!

This is an amazing little pan! I recently decided to replace all my non-stick pans in an effort to reduce the chances of ingesting the substances that inevitably start flaking off them, plus in just a few months time I found myself replacing them anyway as they too would all start sticking. That’s when I discovered or rediscovered cast iron. I had some cast iron 20 years ago, but never really knew how to use or care for it properly so I would end up with stuck on food or with rust. Fast forward 20 years and this time I took the time to study the best ways to care for cast iron and I am amazed! NOTHING sticks to this pan. It comes preseasoned from Lodge and all I do is wash in hot water (no soap), dry well by placing on the stove burner a few minutes, then wipe a very thin coat of oil on it before storing. Another tip I found is to preheat the pan before cooking rather than just putting cold food into a cold pan to help ensure no sticking. So much better than commercial nonstick!! No worries of flaking, it’s less expensive than many commercial non-stick pans, plus it just keeps getting better and better the more I use it. This mini wok is the perfect size for 2-3 people. I’ve made cauliflower “rice” stir fry, scrambled eggs and sausage and vegetable stir fry in just the short time I’ve owned it. I’m looking forward to using it with a multitude of other dishes as well as it easily goes from stove top to oven. The nice thing is it’s really sturdy, but not too heavy for me to handle as the larger woks are. Even though cast iron is inherently heavy, the smaller size of this makes it super manageable. You will need to use a hot pad or silicone holders to move it when hot, but I’ve had no issues with it staying firmly in place on my gas range since it has a flat bottom, so the only time I’ve used my silicone holder is if I wanted to move the pot to the oven or to another location to cool. Generally, though, I just turn off the gas burner and leave it there until it cools, although this might not work as well on an electric stove. I currently own this mini wok, a flat griddle pan and a 10 inch high side frying pan all from Lodge. I love that they are made in the USA and between the three don’t see the need for any other cookware except maybe a couple stainless steel pots for boiling things or for soups. Although the shape of this mini wok would work perfectly for those too, they say not to leave acidic things like tomato based foods in cast iron for too long, so I will err on the side of caution because I think this wok will otherwise last a lifetime and will be something I can pass on to my grandchildren. It’s that awesome!

Perfect Lodge quality not too heavy, used within minutes of arrival, easy clean up...great buy !!!!

This is a perfect little wok. I have two excellent carbon-steel woks, but I reach for this cast-iron one because it performs beautifully without needing a rocket-engine burner. It takes a little longer to heat up, but once it’s hot, it holds heat tenaciously and doesn’t flinch when ingredients hit the pan. It’s the ideal size for cooking for one or two people, even if it’s too heavy to toss.

This wok is a thing of beauty. Just the right size if your planning on cooking for 1 or 2 people. You can pretty much cook anything in it and use it as a bowl to eat out of afterwards haha. Just be careful not to burn yourself. Great for stir fry and noodles and works great on an electric stove top. Bottom of the bowl heats fast as well. Quality is in line with other lodge products. You'll have edges that have been deburred/grinded to remove sharp edges as well as some spots on the handle where the seasoning has not been fully black (Oil dripped off from pan during Lodge's seasoning process). This is NOT a defect and is part of Lodge's normal manufacturing process. Rust is not a problem if you're familiar with taking care of cast iron. If you're a first time user of cast iron, I'd suggest watching some videos online before giving this wok a bad review. I wish Amazon did a better job of packaging. There's no insulation of the product whatsoever. The box it came it was mangled because the wok was tossed around inside during shipping. Luckily my wok wasn't damaged. I'd suggest inspecting your wok after receiving it through Amazon and make sure there's no cracks or damage. Overall great product and I definitely recommend picking it up. If you're looking for a rice bowl size wok, Lodge does make a 6" version. I'm happy with my 9". Highly satisfied. 🥘

Excelente artículo, el tamaño es el justo para preparar comida para 2. Por su diseño se distribuye muy bien el calor. Lo uso como wok para preparar arroz frito o chop suey sin problema. Como todo artículo de hierro colado deben conocerse y darle sus cuidados. Este no es el común razón de aluminio recubierto con teflón, no, esto es algo mejor y que estará contigo quizá por décadas. En internet hay mucho material para aprender sus cuidados, mi metido es sencillo: después de usar, dejarlo enfriar. Después lavar con agua tibia o caliente, usar poco o nada de jabón (los abrasivos eliminar el curado) y fregar suavemente, lo suficiente para eliminar residuos. Secar con toalla e inmediatamente calentar en la estufa por unos 3 minutos para eliminar la humedad -la humedad puede hacer que se oxide-. Después dejar que se enfríe y frotarlo con una servilleta con aceite vegetal para dejar una ligera capa y guardar. Cuando vaya perdiendo su curado, debe curarse lavando lo como lo he descrito, frotarlo con aceite dejando una capa mayor y colocarlo en el horno a 350F por media hora y dejar enfriar, repetir si lo considera necesario.

I LOVE this cast iron mini wok. Cute size for multi functional cooking: stir fry, frying. It can cook same amount of food as my 10 inch pan. I also like the weight of this pan. Cast iron usually very heavy, however, u won’t have the same trouble as this tiny one. I follow the instructions to treat this wok every time after cleaning. Drying on the cooktop and put a thin layer of oil on the surface. This has kept the pan nonstick to most of the cooking. I wish I bought lodge few years earlier so that I wouldn’t waste money on other pans

This wok is great find if you want to go teflon free. With the weight, it sits steady on cook top. Will save you oil, if you want to try deep dry. 9 inch one serves quantity of two people well.

Perfect size for two people, heat’s fast, easy clean, great for people who can cook!

Bought this for my mum to use and to hoppers and other food - According to her it is brilliant. Works wonderfully on electric stoves...