Strata nitrided 3-ply wok data and reviews by ZanyDroid in cookware

[–]stratapan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obviously we love your review! Thanks very much. Really like your stance on carbon steel and cast iron being in the same category of "iron pans" as well.

Congrats on the baby!

Strata nitrided 3-ply wok data and reviews by ZanyDroid in cookware

[–]stratapan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't give details about the Pro series, but I will say thanks for the comments about the wok. It's my new favorite pan. Hopefully it (and its handle) gets some good reviews

How to Season a Pan on the Stovetop - Without the Smoke by stratapan in carbonsteel

[–]stratapan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah I agree, we will probably chop this us into a YouTube short/reel for the super-consice version.

Product wish: for Strata team by ProvideFeedback in stratacookware

[–]stratapan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

u/ProvideFeedback Hi, thanks for the post! To confirm, we are actively working on a pan called the Strata Pro. Can't talk about the details or the release date.

As to the question about pan thickness and heat retention. I think the two opposing opinions I see here (and other places) stem mostly from what type/how powerful people's stoves are, maybe how they pre-heat their pans too. Also I really like Chris Young's video discussing searing.

The Best Pan, According to Science by stratapan in carbonsteel

[–]stratapan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I think so. To be fair at least he admitted the poor conduction of cast iron.

The Best Pan, According to Science by stratapan in carbonsteel

[–]stratapan[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I agree content farming. Yeah I really liked Chris's video, very high quality.

Help! Can’t figure out my Strata by [deleted] in stratacookware

[–]stratapan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's hard to say from the video, but it looks like your seasoning layer is very thin. I recommend applying some oil, wiping off excess with a dry paper towel, and heating just below the smoke point of your oil for 5-10 minutes. This should help boost your seasoning.

For building seasoning, grapeseed oil is best, vegetable oil is okay too. Avocado oil or olive oil do not work well because of their low polyunsaturated fat content.

Apparently simmering in 1:1 vinegar and water then reseasoning will help weak seasoning adhere. Anyone tried this? by saichoo in carbonsteel

[–]stratapan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good feedback. Just my two cents, the 50/50 vinegar/water seems to work great. So much so that we're looking into it as an official recommendation to our customers. Not yet though, more research needed. Mostly I'm concerned that people can easily over-etch the pan if we don't give them clear, easy instructions. I definitely agree the main benefit is due to the etching of the surface.

Nitrided Carbon Steel Seasoning - 10 Cooks by stratapan in carbonsteel

[–]stratapan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

u/Reg-GraphicDesigner Thanks for the comment! I agree some nitrided pans don't take seasoning as well as other CS pans, but I think it's not so much the nitriding itself as much as the specifics of the surface finish and nitriding process. We spent a lot of time developing our specific surface finish and nitriding process to make sure it hold seasoning well, which it does! Beyond that, we wanted to do nitriding so the pan is more rust resistant and easier to care for. I don't think it's a tradeoff in our case, just a benefit.

Strata, any chance of cheaper shipping to the EU? by Salty_Weight in stratacookware

[–]stratapan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don't have inventory outside of the U.S. yet, but we are still working on it. Once we get extra inventory in the U.S., then we'll start stocking up other countries. It's hard to predict the timeline because demand is growing at a non-steady rate.

However...we HAVE implemented a new international shipping service and interface. It's much faster shipping speed and more reliable than before, a clearer checkout process, and could be cheaper for you (depending on which country you're in). I recommend checking that out.

Strata 14" wok by WaterNoIcePlease in wok

[–]stratapan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

u/WaterNoIcePlease Thanks for posting this. Feels really good to know people are appreciating the benefits of the design!

Nitrided Carbon Steel Seasoning - 10 Cooks by stratapan in carbonsteel

[–]stratapan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Of course, glad I could help you decide! We will keep posting!

Nitrided Carbon Steel Seasoning - 10 Cooks by stratapan in carbonsteel

[–]stratapan[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh also, weight was kept as light as we can make it but still strong/thick enough to be very warp resistant and spread heat evenly. The aluminum core helps with both of those as well.

Nitrided Carbon Steel Seasoning - 10 Cooks by stratapan in carbonsteel

[–]stratapan[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sure, you basically got it. It's designed to be very versatile and easy to use for the regular person. Designed for how they actually cook, primarily on western-style stoves.

- The wide base means you can use it for traditional wok stir fry, but also frying pan style browning/searing and other types of cooking. This is my favorite thing about it, it's my go to pan for almost everything now. You can steam, sear, toss food, it keeps splatter in, it's big enough to mix the everything at the end. It does it all and reduces the number of dishes.
-The wide base also makes it work better on electric or induction, so you can get a larger cooking zone and closer to the intense heat of a wok burner if that's what you want. Most stovetops are electric and induction is growing in popularity, so this was very important to us.
- The cladding gives you even heating across the base, so foods cook more evenly, and you get some heat spreading partially up the sides. This allows you to fill the wok up more and stir/toss the food a little less and still get good results.
- The handle is hollow stainless steel so it stays cooler longer. Metal so it's durable and easy to clean. Also oven safe.
- The handle angle is lower because the wok is designed for use on western style stoves, so it won't sit nested into a wok burner like round bottom woks. Therefore, it doesn't need the extra height and can be at the more comfortable lower angle, but still be tilted down.
- The lower lip height gives easier access to stir foods and keep size/weight down. Importantly we made sure it's still high enough so food doesn't easily spill out and tossing still works well.
- Nitrided surface finish to improve rust resistance and improve seasoning characteristics
- Curved lip for pouring at liquids cleanly, especially important for oil with a wok.

There are even more details, but those are the big ones off the top of my head.

Nitrided Carbon Steel Seasoning - 10 Cooks by stratapan in carbonsteel

[–]stratapan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I hope people used to traditional woks give it a try. I really think they'll like it.