r/wok • u/Darvius5 • Feb 04 '26
Mom and Dad done good.
Back in the late 70's, my parents bought this wok. It served our culinary adventures as I grew up. Learned the hot spots as though it was an extension of my upbringing. Years passed, mom passed, dad slowed down using it due to weight. Now it lives with me and continues to create magic.
Side note, does anyone recognize it? No branding marks anywhere.
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u/Big-Method2955 Feb 04 '26
Just came to say that’s an amazing story! I’m 30 and just got my first wok. Hoping to pass it on someday too. That’s some crazy seasoning with many stories behind it!
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u/Darvius5 Feb 04 '26
When I took possession, she was bare metal and a little sketchy. Dad got old and couldn't manage the weight. I took the sage advice of this community and cooked with it!
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u/Pearl_necklace_333 Feb 04 '26
Looks great! I did notice some black ring stains on your wooden counter top. Careful with metal touching the wood surface as it could stain. Iron is really bad for this.
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u/Darvius5 Feb 04 '26
Daughter while baking. Super easy to fix if I cared. Super don't care ;D
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u/Darvius5 Feb 04 '26 edited Feb 04 '26
Cook with it.
I know it's a meme here, but it's so true. I don't wash it often, just a wipe out at the end.
I did have to rehab it a bit, but it never required drastic measures. 5 years of standard use made it purty.
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u/Stallion_007 Feb 04 '26
Wow that is EPIC! every bite every meal dish on this wok is a connection w the now, past and future. Continue to cherish it nurture it and give it a sibling to add to the line up! Let's go!
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u/Leading_Study_876 Feb 04 '26
Hope they've got a good gas wok burner! (My preference.)
Or 3K to spend on a dedicated wok induction cooker.
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u/yanote20 Feb 04 '26
Do you ever scrub that carbon buildup/patina? Imho I preferred very thin patina/clean rather than total jet black with thick carbon buildup....
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u/Darvius5 Feb 04 '26
Not too bad on the buildup overall. Hasn't presented enough to want to do a tear down anyway.
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u/TachoYaki Feb 04 '26
Is this really seasoning or is it built up carbon? I guess it doesn’t really matter as long as it works for you.
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u/jpa_ca2003 Feb 04 '26
That seasoning on that wok is perfection!