"Tucker" > wrote in message
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> Hi all,
>
> I bought a wok the other day to use for stir frys, etc. I have a question
> though. On the directions it says I need to place thre wok on the stove
> and heat it with some oil until the protective coating turns soft, then
> rub off the coating with a sponge. I did that, but I went away from the
> stove for a couple minutes,a nd when I returned, what i presume to be the
> coating was sort of pooled in the bottom of the wok. It was burnt, it
> looked like, so I took it off the stove and rinsed it. This film coating
> is still on the bottom of ther wok, and it looks burnt, but when I rub
> with my nail, it does come off, revealing steel below it. Anyone got any
> tips on this? I';d like to know the best way to get this stuff off.
>
> Thanks!
>
> tucker


Thanks to all who replied. To the first respondent: there are instructions
for seasoning, yes, but there was separate set of instructions for what i
described. I never even got past that step to *get* to seasoning! I will
give the steel wool a shot. I had really wanted to use the damned wok
tonight, but I'll aim for tomorrow now. Thanks again!