Can you clean a un-seasoned Wok that has looked like it has rusted?

Question

Ok I knew it had to be something else to it and I didn't go with my first mind when I used this this wok the first but i kinda messed it up so i am wondering if there is away I can clean the rush or w/e it is on the pan some kind of way...****PLEASE SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY!!!!****

Answer 1

I would not use an sos pad, but a plain steel wool pad with some salt or some baking soda as abrasive. Scour the rust away and then reseason.

This is the authentic seasoning method according to Grace Young, author of "Breath of a Wok" To impart flavor as you season, she uses 7 oz. chinese chives & 2T veg. oil.

(my note: if you cant find chives, you might try a mix of scallions and regular chives, maybe a few shallot pieces)

Rinse with hot water. Dry the wok with paper towels, then place over low heat 1 to 2 minutes until the pan is totally dry. Cut the chives into 2-inch pieces.

2. Open the window and turn the exhaust fan on high. Heat the wok over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes within 1 to 2 seconds of contact. Swirl in the oil and add the chives. Reduce the heat to medium and stir-fry 15 minutes, using a spatula to push the mixture up the sides of the wok to the edge. If the mixture becomes dry, add an additional tablespoon of oil. Remove from the heat. Cool. Discard the chives.

3. Wash the wok with hot water and a soft sponge. Dry over low heat 1 to 2 minutes. The wok is seasoned and ready for cooking

Answer 2

Try lots of soap and hot water and a VERY LIGHT scrub brush. If the pain is cheap, you might as well throw it out and replace with a new one. Always season woks. That is very important. This might be a lost cause though. You can get decent woks for 19.00 form most department stores. Invest in a new one if the soap and water doesn't work. I have heard some people use a sponge soaked in regular coke. Coke is supposed to remove rust from car bolts. Try that too.

Answer 3

ok serious, of course you can repair the damage, firstly buy yourself a wire brush, then put some water and washing detergent into the wok, put it onto the stove to heat it, leave it till boiling. Remove from stove into the sink and scrub it thoroughly with the wire brush to get all the rust off it.

Then clean with cold water. Spray with some Spray oil and put it into your cupboard. Next time you us e it repeat the proceedure after use. you should have no problem after this.

good luck

Answer 4

i don't know any stuff for cleaning off rust, but maybe just scrubbing - wait, do you mean the outside has 'rusted' ? it's possible it's not rusted because my family uses a wok and the bottom looks rusted too. it still works, nothing wrong.

Answer 5

try using sand with the sos pad. steel wool might be to harsh on the wok. but if i were you, i'd rather use a new one. nope, don't throw that wok away! that could be re-used as a planter or a fruit holder, can be be filled with stuff and use as centerpiece.

Answer 6

YES YOU CAN YOU NEED TO WASH IT OUT REALLY GOOD AND AFTER YOU USE IT YOU SGHOULD ALWAYS OIL IT WITH VEGATABLE OIL THIS STOPS THE WOK FROM RUSTING....

Answer 7

yes, I would use an sos pad to get all the rust and unwanted things off (then season it)

Answer 8

and after you clean it, "season it" with PEANUT OIL, this oil has a higher burning temperature. For Stir-Fry You should use that oil to cook with too.

Answer 9

I agree with the 2nd answer.
Clean really well with an sos pad and then season.