Green cleaning your burnt pots and pans!
I found this article on the internet and knew I’d have to share it on Green Renters. I am an enthusiastic cook who is at times, prone to burning things. Especially when toasting spices or trying to make toffee and I get distracted by something else…
How To Clean Tough Burnt Stains Off Stainless Cookware
Instructions
1. Put your dingy old pot or pan on a stovetop burner.
2. Pour enough vinegar to cover the bottom. Add equal parts water and a tablespoon or so of baking soda.
3. Turn the burner on and bring to a boil (we cover the pan to speed this up a bit).
4. Let boil for 20 minutes.
5. After 20 minutes, the brown and black staining should be loosened from the pan. Test this by scraping lightly with a wooden spoon.
6. Remove from heat and pour off the now-brackish liquid. It may look gross, but it’s evidence that this is working!
7. Coat the bottom of the pan with baking soda and scrub with a mesh dish cloth. Again, the baking soda paste will turn brown, but this is proof that you’re getting the pan clean!
8. Rinse well and get cooking with your gleaming “new” pan!
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Perfect timing! My friend burned her pan last night and I was sure there was an old-fashioned remedy for fixing it. Now I’ve found it!
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