First wok cook on the kettle

[Russ in CFL]

I gave wok cooking a run on my new kettle last night for the first time and wow do I like it! Coming from my BGE I wasn't sure how it would work out but I will say I think it does it better. Popped out the center and the 16" wok sits right down on the coals. I still have my kick ash basket from the egg so I piled the coals inside that which kept them nice and tight to the wok. I might have to cut or bend the handles on the basket though because the wok actually sat on them which made it a little wobbly. Otherwise it worked real good and kept the heat tight under the wok instead of burning my hands. Not something I would say is worth buying one for but since I have it already, I'll use it.

The height was easier on my arm and the extra space around the edges to catch my various splashes and random flying broccoli bits was very nice too. Can't say my dog likes that part too much but it sure is easier on the porch and clean up. Definitely something I will do more often for sure.

 

[Brad Olson]

Looks good, Russ! I've had an original Weber Wok for years but have never used it...I really need to do something about that.

So you're in the CFL...are you an Alouette, Tiger-Cat, Blue Bomber...?

 

[Rich G]

That looks just about perfect, Russ! I think that outside of having an actual wok burner, the 22" kettle is perfect. I need to dust off my wok (probably needs re-seasoning anyway) and whip up some healthy stir fry!

R

 

[Kyle in Woodstock]

The wok is a family favorite here. So easy to cook.

Funny story, when my wife and I got married she put a wok on the wedding registry, someone got it for us and she had no idea the bottom was rounded She was like, how am I supposed to cook with this (on our stovetop).
I was happy because I knew it would fit perfectly in the GBS.

Hardest part about making stirfry on the wok is picking the sauce!

 

[Joan]

Here is my problem. For many years, I have been using this beautiful red electric wok for all of our wok recipes. And it still works great. Non stick still does not stick, everything looks brand new. Now we have this beautiful blue Weber kettle grill......... what to do, what to do!!!!!!!!