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Your arms feel like you just did abiceps drop-set workout, but the food bits havent budged.
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Youre pretty sure the pan is just destined for the trash.
Indeed, you do have some optionsand they dont include searching for a replacement pan.
To get the gunk off, adhere to these instructions instead, Castellano says.
Itll probably be too hot to comfortably touch, but thats okay because youre going to…
The key to success is all in the rest period.
So chill out during and avoid the urge to bring on the elbow grease.
But a silicone spatula or even a wooden spoon will also do the trick.
Whatever you use, avoid abrasive tools like scrubby sponges, steel wool, or metal spatulas or spoons.
Theyll scratch the coating of your pan, rendering the nonstick coating even less effective.
Then rinse away the suds, wipe the pan dry, and youre done!
Hot water soak didnt cut it?
Dump out the water and add a mix of 2 Tbsp.
baking soda and 1 Tbsp.
white vinegar to your pan.
Then proceed with giving your pan a final clean with warm water and dish soap.
But its tougher than nonstick, so it can take a little more scrubbing action.
When food is burned on a stainless steel pan, heres what it’s possible for you to do.
Dump the water out, but dont dry it.
If you dont have Bar Keepers Friend on hand, 2 Tbsp.
baking soda mixed with 1 Tbsp.
white vinegar can also do the trick.
Then rinse away the suds and wipe the pan dry.
For really stubborn bits, soak the pan in hot, soapy water for 30 minutes.
Then repeat the cleaning process using the Bar Keepers Friend or baking soda and vinegar, Castellano recommends.
Most of the time these methods will get the job done and get your pan back into sauteing shape.