Circulon Elite 14-Inch Stir Fry

Having been fortunate enough to have had two pieces Circulon cookware in the past, I was chomping at the bit to own a large wok with the same qualities.Finally, I bought this wok and... wow! It's huge, heats evenly and exceeds my expectations! Cooking with this wok is a joy. It's large enough to stir fry copious amounts of meat and vegetables without losing anything over the side. I find my stove is left cleaner cooking with this wok than any other pan I own. And food gets cooked evenly no matter where it is in the cooking space. The sides get as hot as the bottom, exactly what a wok is supposed to do.To get the best life from this wok DO NOT PUT IT IN THE DISHWASHER. I ruined my large Circulon skillet by tossing it in the dishwasher over and over and it eventually lost the coating and rusted. Clean this by hand ONLY and dry it off. Don't use any scouring pads or powders and oil it lightly once it's dry. It will last many years. My other Circulon piece is over 6 years old and it looks like new because I've refused to wash it any other way. Also, NEVER use any cooking sprays with Circulon. I'm sure that contributed to my other large pan's short life.My only problem with this wok is storage, (did I say it's HUGE?) but that's my own fault for not having a gourmet kitchen.

Construction:Handle feels solid, its metal with a rubber grip that stays cool. Non-stick surface has not scratched yet, in 3 months of usage. I find the same in most Circulon products, that is what lead me to this. The dark anodized outside also looks sharp.Usage:I use this to stir fry and steam. Wow, it is great! I use a wooden spatula, it has not scratched the surface, unlike this other non-stick pan that I have. The conductive metal also provides great flame control. Cleanup is very easy.Cons:No lid (this is the major reason for -1 star), and it's big, its not easily washed in a small sink.Final comments:I was tempted to buy an iron wok for the "wok hey", but putting oil in this thing and heating that up also seems to work well. Also, I don't have to season this thing like an iron wok, and it is a lot easier to handle. I pick it up with 1 hand and put the stir fry on a plate. It is also a lot easier for my girlfriend. I am tempted to buy a second for backup, I like it so much.. Of course I did NOT stirfry a crab in this thing, would have ruined it.

The material is very durable and nonstick is great, except that this particular wok feels so heavy, maybe because of the long handle. I prefer the same size wok with the 2 shorter handles, which is also easier to clean too, because the short handles don't stick out of the sink!

It became sticky after short time. Still have not found a nonstick wok that lasts.

This is only my second wok. My wife bought it for me. Frankly, I thought it was too big--I had been using a 12" wok. It is a bit heavy, but a 14" wok is the minimum size you need. Heats evenly. Non-stick, works great--easy to clean. Of course, if you use thick, syrupy sauces, you will have some sticking, but it cleans up easily after some soaking. I immediately stick the pan in the sink (across the sink) and fill with water when cooking is done. Makes cleaning very easy.If you are new to wok cooking, get "Wok Fast" by Hugh Carpenter and Teri Sandison. You will be a "wok star" in no time.

I've had this wok for several months now and I'm very happy with it. The non-stick finish is great and shows no evidence of wear. It cleans easily with hot water and a touch of soap. I'm using it on an electric range with a solid glass top. On this type range the wok does not get super hot, even with the burner set to high, so you don't get the heat needed for fast stir frying. But nontheless it does make good meals.

This stir fry pan is as good as I hoped it would be. I have a Circulon Infinite pot and pan set that I snagged for an incredible price back when I was working retail and could get an employee discount. Those pots and pans have been serving me well for years now, and they show no signs of letting up any time soon. I was looking for a stir fry, and I couldn't find the Infinite series stir fry at a reasonable price anywhere, so I picked the Symmetry series up instead. This Symmetry piece, like the Infinite, is dishwasher safe (be sure to check which Circulon series you're getting because the Elite series stir fry, for example, is not dishwasher safe). This stir fry has become a handy addition to our cookware set. If you're looking for a little more "elbow room" on your pan, don't hesitate on this one.

Good while it lasts. I bought this 4 years ago and the non-stick coat starting to peal now. I bought a second one again after all the research.Still looking for a perfect stir fry wok. Prefer a bit small size one. This one takes quite bit of the storage place.