Staub Wok Offers a No-Fuss Alternative to Cast Iron

Cast iron cookware offers plenty of great benefits - it's highly durable and offers excellent heat retention. When cooking in a wok, you often need very high temperatures, so cast iron is an appealing option. Cast iron requires special care to properly maintain its sturdy, black iron look. Enameled cast iron, however, offers many of the same benefits as its traditional counterpart, but does not have to be seasoned, requires no special care, and comes in all the colors of the rainbow. Staub, a French company with a long history of manufacturing high-quality cookware, makes some of the best enameled cast iron on the market, and the Staub wok is no exception.

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A wok might seem like a specialty piece of kitchen equipment, but it is actually a remarkably versatile piece of cookware. Its high sides and flat bottom are, of course, ideal for making stir-fry, but you'll find that it's also perfect for braising, steaming, searing and even deep-frying. Its added depth also makes it a great choice for slow-cooking soups and stews.

The Staub wok available at Williams Sonoma comes in a set that boasts additional features that only add to the pan's versatility. Staub's 6-quart pan features the company's innovative enamel coating. The textured, matte-black cooking surface contains traces of quartz that enhances searing and browning, and the multicoat enameling on the exterior creates a glassy, ombré finish that resembles fine ceramic. This Staub wok comes with a tempered glass lid, which provides a tight seal while still allowing you to keep an eye on your progress. This set also includes a removable stainless-steel steaming rack that allows you to multi-task by steaming while you fry.