On Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:29:00 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
> wrote:

>"Doc" > wrote in message
...
>> I've got this wok from WalMart that's coated with Xylan, which I
>> gather is a first cousin of Teflon. Big mistake. It's non-stick
>> properties aren't very good.
>>
>> I don't like the idea of simply throwing it out and dumping more money
>> into a non-coated wok. I'm sure I could strip the coating off with one
>> of these fibrous abrasive wheels that you bolt onto a hand drill -
>> wearing a dust mask of course - but is the surface that's exposed
>> going to be suitable for cooking? Wondering if there's some pre-
>> treating that's done to the metal that might render it toxic if used
>> as a cooking surface.
>>
>> Further, should it be possible to thoroughly remove all the coating
>> abrasively like that? Obviously I don't want to leave behind small
>> particles since I assume it's toxic.
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>
>
>Drill drainage holes in the bottom and make it into a planter for small
>cactus.

Or wear it as a dunce cap for shopping at walmart.

>Buy a new one. Seriously. Make sure the next wok is plain metal.
>Non-stick pans shouldn't be used at the high heat levels typical of wok
>cooking. I don't care what the manufacturers say.

Yep.

Lou