All-Clad Stainless 14-Inch Open Stir Fry

Excellent for Large Portions
I did not find a problem with the balance, as previously mentioned by another reviewer. The only thing a potential buyer needs to be aware of is, that if they are planning on tossing their food, they had better be strong because this unit is heavy! Other than that, it proves to be very useful for large portions. It heats quickly, heats evenly, holds the heat and leaves plenty of room to stir. Yes, it does heat evenly and allows the heat to drift up the sides. The purpose of a stirfry pan is to allow heat to move the sides of the pan to allow food touching the sides of the pan to cook as well. Now keep in mind, there isnt a perfect stirfry pan out on the market if you are cooking on a traditional gas top, flat top or coil range. True frying ala Asian style is done on an open flame!

Great Western wok, differs dramatically from traditional Chinese wok
For a flat bottomed, Western style wok that will work on flat ranges / stove tops, this is an excellent wok.
Recommended if you can afford the it!

For it:
- Excellent heat distribution / conductivity / diffusion thanks to aluminum core. This wok heats quickly throughout the flat bottom and heats gently up the sides.
- Grips food well enough when pushing food up the sides to lower temperatures.
- Low heat retention compared to thick cast iron.
- Excellent All-Clad build quality. This wok is sturdy!
- Cleans up easily with hot water, soap, and light scrubbing.
- 18/0 magnetic stainless steel bottom works great on induction range.
- No non-stick coating. You can get this wok very hot for proper stir frying!
- Wide. Ample space for a large stir fry. This is both a pro and a con since it will consume a lot of space on your range.

Against it:
- Heavy (about 5 pounds or 2.3 kg). Weak arms may not be able to lift this...

Really Great "Wok"
I order this for my husband's birthday. He is quite a chef and likes to make Asian stir fry, but his old wok was in need of replacement. Most of our cookware is All-Clad so I ordered this for him and he loved it. I expected great quality from All-Clad and it delivered. Not only does he love the way it cooks but it also cleans beautifully (I know, I do the dishes!). I highly recommend this item.

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