can this be used as a wok? how heavy is it to lift as i am a person with arthritis in my wrists, and need to know the weight without the lid. thanks in advance.
361366
This item can be used as a wok and the weight of the item without the lid is 7 lbs.
350196
I own one for two years. Not that bad, as weight is concerned. I'm a female w/o strong wrist, I can handle with one hand. If I do a full wok of heavy stuff, I'll scoop some out first before lift the whole wok. It's iron, no coating, sustain heat much better. It's just healthier way of cooking. My hubby likes the dishes I made out of this wok better. I guess it's because I would be able to fully heat up the oil before stir fry. I don't worry about the coating damage and chemical release due to heating any more.
2032597
I've been using the wok since August 2012. It is really non-stick. The wok is big enough to make soup in it and light enough for me to lift it. Unfortunately, the coated is scratched. I don't know how it happened. I probably will need to replace it.
1318973
Its not too heavy, about the same as a Calphalon wok. But it had some spots of discoloration after a few uses, I ended up returning it for that reason.
1318972
YES, it's quite heavy. It's a plus for build quality. The weight is also nice if you just want it to sit there while you stir around. HOWEVER, even though I'm a big guy, single handed tossing is pretty much impossible. I had to grab with both hand to toss, which I find much more difficult.
456583
This pressure cooker/canner is aluminum so it is not too heavy. I think she should not have any problem using it. I put mine on the stove, then add water with a measuring bowl, then place my jars in. I never really have to do any heavy lifting unless I need the burner after it has finished cooking. I absolutely love mine.
83163
I tried a magnet on the wok itself and the ring it sits on. On both items the magnet stuck. The lid is just aluminum and the magnet did not stick on there. I hope this answers your question.
456582
It's not very heavy. Pretty light, actually. All aluminum. When your mom was young, they would have used thicker aluminum - but this is pretty light. I'm a &gt;60 yr male, in good health, no lifting issues. But I remember the aluminum pressure cookers of my mother's day as heavier. If your Mom is not frail yet, doesn't have serious back issues, this should be A-ok. Let me put it another way - this is an estimate, but I would guess the canner, WITH 7 quarts of stuff to can, AND about 1.5 gallons of water for the canning, would weigh about 30 lbs. But you put all that stuff in when it's on the stove, so the farthest you would carry it that way would be to pick it up to move it off the burner. Other answers I see are good, saying pretty much the same. This size IS for canning larger quantities. If she's only doing some grape jam every other year - or wants something that will double as a pressure cooker, the smaller size might be more appropriate. I don't have room to even keep mine in the kitchen. It lives in my "barn". But, when it comes to pressure canning, this is the best value pressure canner out there. More steam for your buck!
1590134
I have not used it with a wok ring. The case arrived with a large crack and corner broken away. Amazon worked to give me a credit for the damage. I used duct tape to keep the case together but I would not call it an especially sturdy case. I always keep it in the case inside another container.
801963
hi. i bought the iron to be a "purist." it's too heavy for everyday use, and if you try to lift the skillet with the iron lid on it, you'll need a helper! go for the glass!
964748
yes,i have both and you can do anything in this skillet ,but it wont hold as much as a wok because of the shorter sides.it can handle any heat and goes from the burner to the oven and not miss a beat.its thicker than a wok but to do both chinese and larger meals just go with the mineral b pots or high side.i deep fry chicken all the time in the 12 in and there the best quality ive ever bought,and they spank my expensive wolfgang puck set.
1951757
It doesn't bring a lid. However, I happened to have one which fit this wok.
1319075
Get this wok, you'll like it. Balances well for me on my gas range, but I do intend on getting a ring for it, and you would benefit too as well. It heats somewhat slow compared to other woks, but this flexible cast iron pan is thin too, so your oil gets smokin' hot in hardly any time. Make sure you scrub it good with soap and water to get the protective coating off, then season the wok using whatever method you might prefer.
984460
I do not know the exact weight of this wok but it is rather heavy. I'd guess that it weighs about 2 lbs.
696933
I have a gas stove. So I don't even bother using the ring; I just hold onto the wok handle with my left hand and stirfry with my right hand. It wobbles, but I've never had any problem with it. The wok just sits on top of my stove all the time; I don't even store it away.
1648000
I don't know about a wok, but it needs to have a slightly larger than 10 inch diameter pot. I would not fit the pots I thought I could use it in so I returned it. It looked to be well made.
1318971
Even without a lid, it is heavier than typical frying pans. I actually like the weight. I don't move pan while I am cooking because my range is smooth electric top.