Probably, one of the most common cooking problems is the burning of the pot. In the following article, Cleanipedia will help you deal with this situation with some tips on how to properly and simply clean the burnt pot. Follow Cleanipedia now!
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1. Some notes to clean the burnt pot
Burnt pots are a common problem in kitchens. This problem usually occurs when you are distracted or distracted while cooking. Faced with this situation, many people decide to throw away the burnt pot and replace it with a new one. However, this is a waste, while you can completely clean the burnt spots in the pot with just a few simple steps. With the ways below, you can own yourself a shiny pot and hide your embarrassing cooking disasters easily.
Before starting to do this, you need to keep the following things in mind:
- Always follow the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions when you buy a new pan.
- Wear rubber gloves to protect your hands when cleaning pots and pans.
- Never use cleaning tools such as tin pots and pans as this can damage the metal.
- Soaking burnt pots and pans will soften the stain and make it easier to remove.
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2. Ways to help clean the burnt pot quickly
Soak the pan in hot water before cleaning the burnt pot
Before treating a burn, the first thing you need to do is soak the pot or pan in hot water, to soften the burn and allow for easier cleaning.
The easiest way is to just boil the kettle and fill it with water right where the burn marks are. If the burn is in a rather high position, you will need to boil another 2 to 3 kettles of water to submerge the burn. This will help you soften any burnt spots in the pot and make it easier to remove bits of burnt food from the bottom of the pot. If the burn is too dry and clings too tightly, you can soak it overnight or use a fork to scrape off the burn. Finally, rinse it off.
Use the right cleaning product
To clean burnt pots properly and quickly, you can refer to specialized cleaning products for the kitchen. These products contain specialized cleaning agents, allowing you to make cleanup much quicker and simpler.
Use more cleaning methods from natural ingredients
When using specialized cleaning products for the kitchen, you can easily remove 80 – 90% of the burnt stains on the bottom of the pot. For severe cases of the burnt bottom of the pot, you will need an extra cleaning step to completely remove stubborn stains that are still left behind.
Scrub and clean the burnt pot properly
When scrubbing and cleaning burnt pots and pans, you should limit the use of tinpot brushes to avoid damaging the surface of pans and pots, especially stainless steel non-stick pots and pans. Ideally, you should use a sponge or soft cloth to clean. Because baking soda itself is a mild abrasive, using tin pots and pans will cause their surfaces to corrode and scratch.
For burnt non-stick pots and pans, because there is an extra non-stick layer, you need to properly clean the non-stick pots and pans when burned so as not to damage the non-stick coating on top.
Wash as usual
After removing all stubborn stains, proceed to wash the pot as usual. Or you can use the dishwasher to help you deal with leftover stains quickly.
Clean a Burnt Pan Using Vinegar and Baking Soda
- Pour a small layer of equal parts of water and white vinegar on the bottom of the pan.
- Heat the diluted vinegar on the stovetop and allow it to come to a boil.
- After it boils for a minute, remove it from the heat and drain the vinegar down the sink.
- Add a tablespoon of baking soda to the empty pan (the point here isn’t to create a fizzy volcano by combining vinegar and baking soda, you want the two cleaning agents to operate independently). Baking soda is abrasive and will help to lift the staining. Use a scouring pad to massage the baking soda to combat any remaining burn marks on the bottom of the pan.
- Rinse it clean.
Salt
Salt, especially coarse Kosher salt, is great for alleviating scorch marks in pans and is especially great for greasy messes. Try pairing it with Dawn dish detergent and hot water, or massaging it into the burnt pan with the juicy core of a cut lemon.
Ketchup
How to prevent burnt pots
Kajale’s recommends keeping a close eye on your food as it cooks to recognize the warning signs for a dish that’s about to burn. “When you can see the edges of the pot develop a dark brown color and there is an apparent loss of moisture in the pot,” then you’re in the burning danger zone, says Kajale.
“You can easily prevent [the burning] by immediately adding a splash of water to bring down the temperature of the pot.” If you notice bits of food clinging to the bottom of the pot or pan (which can easily overheat), Kajale suggests deglazing the pan with an acid, like wine or crushed tomatoes.”
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How to Get Burnt Food Off a Cast Iron Skillet
If you’ve burnt food in a cast-iron skillet or dutch oven, keep water, soap and acidic items such as vinegar or lemon juice away from your pan as they can create rust and destroy the pan’s seasoning. Baking soda, however, is still your friend when it comes to cleaning up a burnt food mess from your cast iron pan.
Most times, you can clean your cast iron pan using hot water and a brush, but sometimes you’ll get a burnt-on mess or you want to give your pan a deep cleaning. After using this cast-iron safe method to remove the burnt food, coat the pan with oil to help re-season and restore its non-stick surface.
- Remove as much food and debris from the pan as possible.
- Cover the bottom of the pan with baking soda. Then add 2-3 tablespoons of water until it is moist but not a liquid. You want the consistency of a sandy paste.
- Scrub the pan with a stiff-bristle brush or scouring pad. Do not add soap. The baking soda is a mild abrasive to help remove stubborn burnt-on food and the alkalinity helps neutralize odors or flavors that can be cooked into the pan.
- Rinse and repeat if necessary to remove any remaining burnt food. The more you scrub, the more of your good seasoning you will remove, so don’t go overboard.
- Fully dry the cast iron pan and then rub with vegetable oil applied to a paper towel. Coat the bottom of the pan and up the sides.
- Place the pan on a stove burner and heat over medium-low heat for about an hour, or place it in your oven at 400 degrees for the same amount of time. The pan may smoke as it seasons, so turns on your vent hood to help prevent setting off your smoke detectors.
