Comments on: Can You Cook Stews, Soups, Or Sauces In A Seasoned Pan Or Wok?

By: C S

C S — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:25:25 +0000

Something acidic like tomatoes will not only take the seasoning off; but it’s absorbed into the food…tastes awful !

By: Dan821

Dan821 — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:25:25 +0000

No, I do it all of the time.

By: Douglas L

Douglas L — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:25:25 +0000

i would think a bigger pan would introduce the flavores more let them marinate.

By: emma s

emma s — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:25:25 +0000

I would use a soup pan, they are made thicker and can withstand great heat.

By: Charles B

Charles B — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:25:25 +0000

You can cook just about anything in a wok although I don’t knw why you want to cook a stew in it. A wok is designed for intense heat cooking. The base of the wok gets very hot and as the food is cookef the shape aloows you to push the food up the sides to get away from the heat source. Great for making stirfrys and also good for deep fat frying. Not so good for making stews because most stew require a slow low temp cooking style. Some sauces could be made in a wok but becreful not to burn or scorch them. I would not attempt a cream style sauce in a wok.
I hope this answers your question.

By: connoise

connoise — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:25:25 +0000

I am sure you could use any of those, but there is a Pot for every Occasion !!!!

By: jackylbe

jackylbe — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:25:25 +0000

Using a cast Iron pan requires a little tip or two,If the pan needs to be seasoned then I suggest placing a little cooking oil in with a pinch of salt.Heat a little (not much) and then wipe the pan out really good.Now you are seasoned and ready to rock.As long as you dry and re-season before you put away you should never have a problem with cast Iron.I don’t like woks!!!

By: crengle6

crengle6 — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:25:25 +0000

i read somewhere you shouold not do tomatoes in a cast iron pan i don’t

By: zoeksala

zoeksala — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:25:24 +0000

You can seriously cook almost anything in a wok without ruining it. You can even use it as a deep fat fryer, should you wish to do so.

By: Ronald S

Ronald S — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:25:24 +0000

Tomatoes can be cooked in anything except aluminum unless its anodized.