A good wok should literally last a lifetime and longer, so you want to start out right by choosing the best way how to season a wok as the first step in your journey with your new wok! We present three techniques for seasoning a wok. How to season a wok with salt (the best method by far if you can use a gas stove), how to season a wok in the oven, and seasoning a wok on an electric stovetop.
The instructions here are for seasoning new steel or iron woks or re-seasoning steel or iron woks that have rusted or been disused for a long time. You can also clean and re-season a wok at any time, if it needs it. If you have a non-stick or electric wok, then DO NOT use these methods!