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Default Preference for Carbon Steel over Stainless Steel

Janet Wilder wrote:
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> I used my large carbon steel wok on my gas stove. Some of them come
> with a ring that helps concentrate the heat, but I never used it.


That's what I have too, Janet. I use the ring just to get it heated up
as much as possible and not have to hold it. When cooking, i normally
will hold it. A gas stove works ok...you just have to cook small
amounts at a time to keep it all hot at all times.

G.