Cuisinart Outdoors launched a new product – scratch that – a new category at the National Hardware Show this week. It’s the first ever outdoor wok and prep station and it brings a whole other style of cooking outdoors.
The Outdoor Wok Station is an innovative product that allows both prep and cooking in one package. The station has a stainless steel top that is built to withstand high-heat temperatures and weather, while being easy to clean. The wok sits on a commercial-style 50,000 BTU burner that will heat quickly and elevate you’re cooking.
The Outdoor Wok Station represents the pioneering vision of Cuisinart Outdoors to explore and craft a new category of outdoor entertaining. The station is a response to consumer appreciation for the art of wok cooking as well as that of an outdoor lifestyle. The brand-new unit is powerful, versatile, and easy-to-use bringing the excitement of wok cooking to any backyard.
Lois Glasgow, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Cuisinart Outdoors
Features and specs
- MSRP of $349.99 with a projected release date of May 1st
- The wok is 14 inches of hand hammered carbon steel with a contoured wooden handle
- After seasoning the wok it offers a non-stick coating
- 50,000 BTU commercial burner
- Electronic starter for easy starts
- The prep area is 21.75” W x 18.75” D for ample space
- Everything stays organized with a lower storage shelf, paper towel holder, and hooks for hanging utensils
Outdoor Wok Category
It’s always exciting to see companies innovate and expand what you can cook outdoors. Some might initially scoff at the idea of a dedicated wok station, but it’s another tool, not unlike a griddle or pizza oven. Both of which have exploded in popularity over the past ten years.
A wok isn’t just for cooking Asian cuisine either, you can use it to cook a variety of food. It’s basically a big pan, so that means eggs, burgers, soups, fajitas, etc. It’s also great for steaming and deep frying.
My favorite part of cooking on an outdoor griddle is I cook a bunch of messy food on it and all that mess stays outside. Similarly, with an outdoor wok, you don’t have to worry about the mess of cooking with oils.