Rusty Wok Restoration, Seasoning and First Cook

Restoring a vintage rusted carbon steel wok. The people I purchased it from say it was a wedding gift from 1976. But then added that may not hold up in court because of their bad memories. Does anyone recognize this wok? Sharing! :)
Pretty much just used Brillo pads, Bar keepers Friend and lots of elbow grease. And Easy Off Oven Cleaner for the underside. Using the wok on an electric coil stove.
Warmed the wok at 250 F for 15 minutes before oiling (canola) wiping ALL off, then baking at 450 for 50 minutes to an hour 3 times. That's without a wood handle attached.
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Patrick Patrikios
#ikuraprime

[@xetaprime]

Restoration begins @4:06

[@jonlouis2582]

I love your enthusiasm for old cookware.

[@xetaprime]

It's a sickness I tell ya!!! I really do love old cookware! :)

[@Skrelnick222]

Nice job. I just refinished an old wok that a friend had neglected for years. I just boiled some cheap white vinegar in it and scrubbed around with some 0000 steel wool and a pair of tongs and the seasoning literally just fell right off in minutes with almost no elbow grease. Give it a try if you haven’t.

[@xetaprime]

Thanks for the tip! I will try it with the next rusty piece I find :)

[@paulinedavis8734]

LOVED❤ your video. YOU got yourself a FINE & beautiful WOK now, after all that cleaning & SEASONING 👍....Who knew it could be done in the OVEN !!!!

[@xetaprime]

Thank you! I'm just so lucky the handles come off! I don't use it enough though. Maybe another wok recipe soon :)

[@amycampbell1529]

You are blowing my mind right now! I didn't know my big handle could come off!!! I don't have a helper handle.

[@xetaprime]

Awesome. Makes for easy seasoning in the oven! :)

[@ezcheesy1981]

I've had my wok for years and I've just found this out as well!!!🤣

[@davidbarehand5217]

Beautiful work! ❤

[@xetaprime]

Thanks David! I really love that wok :)

[@danbaumann8273]

Wow. That's a really nice seasoning job. Nice and even. Same method as cast iron.

[@xetaprime]

Thanks 👍 I was pretty darn happy with it until I tried making eggplant with garlic sauce 😳

[@jamieohiogal9559]

Excellent job, great tutorial. Thx.

[@xetaprime]

Glad you enjoyed it! Happy New Year! :)

[@troyhenry3267]

I love this video and your enthusiasm!!! Have you cooked up any fried rice in this wok yet ?? If so, how'd it go?

[@xetaprime]

Thanks! I haven't cooked fried rice yet. I'm not sure why. That Innovasion frozen rice is so easy and tasty! I should do that soon hmmm... :)

[@shreee872]

Tenacity and perseverance! Much respect to you, sir.

[@xetaprime]

Thanks! A lot of elbow grease but well worth it :)

[@soil-aint-dirt4903]

Lovely job!

[@xetaprime]

Thank you! :)

[@MrShazaamm]

Nice, my two woks are cast-iron, couldn't tell you how many griddles, skillets, Dutch oven, flat skillets,cast-iron etc etc etc I have but, I'd definitely love a huge wok to use over a coal fire stove (preferably 24 inch)

[@xetaprime]

24 inch!!! Fit a lot of food in that one! :)

[@josephlynch522]

Hey boss, the Brady's called, they want their blender back. Just kidding, good video bro

[@xetaprime]

LOL! I love the Bradys :)

[@cptmiketube]

Nice work, perfect music for watching also. Keep it up!

[@xetaprime]

Thanks a lot!

[@talktidy7523]

Hmmn, I have a wok in a corner kitchen cupboard. Not as nice as this one, mind you, but you have given me ideas, especially as I have been thinking about eating more homemade chinese style cuisine of late. Lovely job on restoring your wok, sir.

[@xetaprime]

Thanks! Get that wok out of the cupboard! :)

[@fastmoneyflow]

My wok is badly rusted all around the edges where it is very sharp. I used another guys method with easy off and letting it sit for 3 hours. Only part still rusted were the handles, one came clean, the other one no matter how hard a scrubbed the rust still on it. The edges are what I'm concerned about because I don't want to risk cutting my hands when I grab it.

[@xetaprime]

Sounds like you might need to sand the edges. Wet sandpaper will smooth the edge. It will be thin but not sharp. You'll expose the steel (if seasoned) but just keep it oiled. Bar Keepers friend is really good at removing rust, if you haven't already tried it.

[@fastmoneyflow]

@@xetaprime Thx, I'll try the sand paper and get some of that bar keepers friend.

[@YoutubeYoutube-gy3lt]

Repeated every thing 5 times. Five times. He repeats.

[@HallemaSadiyah]

Brilliant.... But i am coufuse what kind of powder and liquid you use to remove dust and after cleaning what kind of oil you use for protection?

[@xetaprime]

Brillo pads, Bar Keepers Friend and canola oil :)

[@troyhenry3267]

Please do a video making fried rice

[@xetaprime]

That sounds like a plan! :)

[@troyhenry3267]

what was purpose of oiling the outside of the wok?

[@xetaprime]

Just to help prevent rust.

[@BoringFisherman]

How would you get this result if the handles don't come off? Can wood handles go on the oven for seasoning

[@xetaprime]

I've seen videos where you cover the handles with a damp paper towel the wrap with aluminum foil. But I've never tried it.

[@mconnie111]

Can you put it in your oven on clean to cook off the icky and then season it like a cast iron skillet? This makes me want to buy a wok ! I’ve never owned one.

[@xetaprime]

My oven doesn't have a clean cycle so... IDK. You have to own a wok at least once :)

[@Adeline9418]

You're the master! I found a wok at goodwill. It's nonstick. I never use it. Need a better one.

[@xetaprime]

Thanks! And yes you do :)

[@Adeline9418]

@@xetaprime 😉

[@MsWagQ]

Yeah, I always wondered why they’d make a nonstick (teflon) wok, when teflon isn’t supposed to be cooked with on high heat??It literally will release TOXIC FUMMES!! A wok is all about high heat cooking…… I get the idea, but if you really want a “non stick” wok that u don’t have to season yourself….. There’s healthier options. Such as an enameled wok. Personally I’d stick with Carbon steel. If you care for it correctly…….It can last FOREVER!! Just like a good cast iron skillet and dutchy. Bought my first set of three at 20 and I’ve bad it for 22 years. They are some of my favorite pans. Fry anything, makes THE BEST cornbread, pineapple upside down cake, braised oxtails, omelets, fried eggs. There really isn’t a substitute for well seasoned cast iron and carbon steel pans. 👍🏼

[@fsoliver]

Great job. Have you tried cooking a dish with soy sauce? It is acidulous and will alter your wok seasoning finish.

[@xetaprime]

Yes I have! In fact my first cook was Eggplant with Garlic sauce and all my seasoning came off! Live and learn D'Ohhh!!!

[@alldaypan]

You mentioned 250 Degrees for seasoning, is that in Celsius or Fahrenheit?

[@xetaprime]

Fahrenheit :)

[@magnustorque5528]

Nice !

[@husafel]

Excellent job! It looks amazing! When you were scrubbing 🧽 the inside in the sink, what did you use for a scrubber? Was it a metal scouring pad?

[@xetaprime]

Thanks :) Good old Brillo pads.

[@gilberthardy8002]

Hey buddy good video

[@xetaprime]

Thanks Gilbert! :)

[@nadineasberry4765]

WoW!👍🏾

[@shaunspellman2856]

Nice!!! I have about 5 woks that are severely rusted from a bad leak! What exactly did you use? Or can I just send them to you... LoL but seriously great 👍🏾 job!

[@xetaprime]

Ha! Lots of elbow grease, Brillo pads and Bar keepers Friend. I think if I remember I did wipe it lightly with some 400 or 800 grit wet sand paper afterwards to make sure it was smooth.

[@ironjohn]

3X 45 Mins I saw elsewhere that you have to "bake" it in the oven for 20 minutes. 😮

[@xetaprime]

So many ways and methods drives me crazy.

[@ypcomchic]

Why does it matter if it has inside rivets??

[@xetaprime]

Just cleaner, smoother, no chance of the spatula hitting bumpies... It's a preference thing :)

[@rockcrawlinnut]

When cooking with it after you are done how do you go about cleaning it? Do you wash or just wipe it out ?

[@xetaprime]

If there is no stuck on food I just wipe it out. If there is some stuck food I scrape with a bamboo spatula under hot water.

[@MsWagQ]

What would you recommend if I don’t want to use oven cleaner?? I’m extremely sensitive to chemicals. Asthma AND allergies.

[@xetaprime]

I'm not sure. Maybe just elbow grease -steel wool and Bar Keepers friend. Do a little each day until finished.

[@MsWagQ]

@@xetaprime Thanks 👍🏼

[@MsWagQ]

@@xetaprime I was able to clean it completely with vinegar, baking soda and steel wool. My store was out of bar keepers friend and I had vinegar in my wok.

[@YoutubeYoutube-gy3lt]

On the coil it’s not bad x 5 times

[@serhatyildiz5553]

What kind did you use oil for wok pan ? Thank you for video .

[@xetaprime]

Wesson canola oil :)

[@serhatyildiz5553]

@@xetaprime thank you :⁠-⁠)

[@Rob_430]

So you purchased a used, rusted wok from eBay. How much did you pay for it, and shipping?

[@xetaprime]

$35 free shipping! Listed at $35 with buy it now $45. But I was the only bidder. Got lucky on this one.

[@clarkt02]

What chemicals did you use for removing the old patina?

[@xetaprime]

Easy Off oven cleaner for the burnt on stuff. Bar Keepers Friend, Brillo steel wool and elbow grease for the rest. I wiped it with 800 grit wet sand paper inside at the end not shown.

[@FlameOfShadows03]

Just got a wok from a goodwill for 6 bucks and it's the exact wok you have! I had no idea how to restore it and your video was very helpful! Also, If you've never seen him, you give off Mr. Sausage vibes. XD Check him out.

[@xetaprime]

GoodWill score! I tried searching Mr. Sausage but got lost. Any other info?

[@FlameOfShadows03]

@@xetaprime Yeah! Sorry, his KZbin channel is called, "Ordinary Sausage." He just makes random things into sausages and rates them.

[@vladimirmach6145]

Good job, well done. But this is not a wok - it's just a kind of crappy western imitation. A real wok has round bottom.

[@xetaprime]

Don't tell Wok with Tak that :) If I had the stove, I'd have the rounded wok.

[@vladimirmach6145]

@@xetaprime So why don't you get the real gas stove? :⁠-⁠) Having a wok without tossing on a gas wok range is like having keys to a car without a car. It just makes no sense :⁠-⁠)

[@ypcomchic]

@@vladimirmach6145because they are too expensive of a set up for home use.

[@AverageReviewsYT]

Why was it wrapped in insulation 😆

[@xetaprime]

Right? Got it for $35 free shipping so how can I complain?

[@AverageReviewsYT]

@@xetaprime By logging in and messaging seller and complaining

[@xetaprime]

@@AverageReviewsYT But I was happy :)

[@AverageReviewsYT]

@@xetaprime I was being sarcastic

[@xetaprime]

@@AverageReviewsYT I knew that D'Ohhh!!!

[@adnanalgon6167]

Please short video this is too long. Only much talking so not teached

[@jordanthedoge535]

fake

[@xetaprime]

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