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I'm going to take a punt and see if anyone can help with this food-related query - I burnt some apple that I was stewing today into the bottom of my favourite stainless steel saucepan. Like, really properly burnt, a solid layer of sugar saturated black. Some of it has come off, but I'm wondering if anyone has any magical remedy for this. (I'm currently pricing a replacement pan. Sigh.)

https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/maintenance-and-repair/cleaning/how-to-clean-scorched-burnt-pan

I've tried the vinegar and baking soda one, and that did the trick for one of my pans. Hopefully one of these will be the solution you need.
 
I'm going to take a punt and see if anyone can help with this food-related query - I burnt some apple that I was stewing today into the bottom of my favourite stainless steel saucepan. Like, really properly burnt, a solid layer of sugar saturated black. Some of it has come off, but I'm wondering if anyone has any magical remedy for this. (I'm currently pricing a replacement pan. Sigh.)

Soda crystals. Soak overnight, I'm terrible for burning pans.
 
https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/maintenance-and-repair/cleaning/how-to-clean-scorched-burnt-pan

I've tried the vinegar and baking soda one, and that did the trick for one of my pans. Hopefully one of these will be the solution you need.

I did that one - it got a couple of layers off, but I'm beginning to think that I've altered the molecular structure of the metal (that's a joke ... maybe). I think it was the fact that it's apple, so has a high sugar content.
 
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I'm going to take a punt and see if anyone can help with this food-related query - I burnt some apple that I was stewing today into the bottom of my favourite stainless steel saucepan. Like, really properly burnt, a solid layer of sugar saturated black. Some of it has come off, but I'm wondering if anyone has any magical remedy for this. (I'm currently pricing a replacement pan. Sigh.)

There's always an SOS pad and elbow grease. Or, ScotchBrite has some pads that won't scratch up the stainless, but are pretty aggressive on anything else.
 
I'm going to take a punt and see if anyone can help with this food-related query - I burnt some apple that I was stewing today into the bottom of my favourite stainless steel saucepan. Like, really properly burnt, a solid layer of sugar saturated black. Some of it has come off, but I'm wondering if anyone has any magical remedy for this. (I'm currently pricing a replacement pan. Sigh.)

Stick it back on the burner and get the pan hot enough to "soften" the stuck on stuff. Or at least hot enough to almost start to burn it some more. Immediately take it off the heat and stick it under running cold water on the interior side of the pan. The combined contraction of the metal and the steam should release the burnt on sugars. Or most of it.

WATCH YOUR FACE and wear an oven mitt on the hand holding the pan.

There are other harsher methods that involve oven cleaner but try that first.
 
There's always an SOS pad and elbow grease. Or, ScotchBrite has some pads that won't scratch up the stainless, but are pretty aggressive on anything else.

I've been doing that for a few minutes at a time ... it's getting there, but honestly I'm not sure if it's really going to do the job entirely.
 
Stick it back on the burner and get the pan hot enough to "soften" the stuck on stuff. Or at least hot enough to almost start to burn it some more. Immediately take it off the heat and stick it under running cold water on the interior side of the pan. The combined contraction of the metal and the steam should release the burnt on sugars. Or most of it.

WATCH YOUR FACE and wear an oven mitt on the hand holding the pan.

There are other harsher methods that involve oven cleaner but try that first.

Given how much you like me, should I really trust this suggestion? :rolleyes:
 
try these :)
https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/maintenance-and-repair/cleaning/how-to-clean-scorched-burnt-pan

i've definitely used the white vinegar one but differently, bringing the diluted mix to a boil then allowing it to cool and sit for a few hours. did a really good job of getting off some nasty burnt on jam H's ma'am had been making

I'll give that a go ... although I'm not sure anything is really going to work. I should post a photo of where it's at after a considerable time of me scrubbing with baking soda and a pot scrubber.

However, it's nearly $80 to replace it, and it's less than two years old, so it's worth trying to make it better myself.
 
Given how much you like me, should I really trust this suggestion? :rolleyes:

I don't dislike anyone.

That doesn't mean I won't call you an idjit if you're acting like one.

I do understand about the steaming hot thing. Try some spray on oven cleaner.
 
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Don't listen to him, he doesn't understand what a tortoiseshell cat is. :D

You sound like you need a cat. A nice tri-colored female. I have one available that's spayed already. Pick up only if you're willing to risk life and limb and everything in between.

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She has a very even personality that never changes. I'll even throw in a new full canister of Temptations cat treats and a package of jumbo sized bandaids. :D
 
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Try the dryer sheet trick. I've never used it (don't use them so don't have them) so I can't speak from experience but I've heard great things about it. Probably one of the least offensive uses for those obnoxious perfumey things. :D





The red head is still the cutest. And since it's my thread I'm right. :cool:
 
I've been doing that for a few minutes at a time ... it's getting there, but honestly I'm not sure if it's really going to do the job entirely.

It took hours to get a skillet cleaned once. It was a long time ago and the kid was cooking for his GF. They evidently forgot about food until the smoke alarms went off. It can be done.
 
Try the dryer sheet trick. I've never used it (don't use them so don't have them) so I can't speak from experience but I've heard great things about it. Probably one of the least offensive uses for those obnoxious perfumey things. :D





The red head is still the cutest. And since it's my thread I'm right. :cool:

I don't even have a dryer.

(I had an awkward moment in a meeting the other day where someone commented on some 'news' report that millennials not using fabric softener was causing a decline in the fabric softener market ... I don't think I've ever used fabric softener in my life either, but apparently I'm in the total minority there.)
 
You sound like you need a cat. A nice tri-colored female. I have one available that's spayed already. Pick up only if you're willing to risk life and limb and everything in between.

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She has a very even personality that never changes. I'll even throw in a new full canister of Temptations cat treats and a package of jumbo sized bandaids. :D

That's a calico. I have three cats, including a FEMALE tortie. Don't be an eejit (not idjit), and for the love of god send me that little ginger fucker. :heart:
 
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