My husband fried up a couple of eggs and then forgot to turn off the burner and left the fry pan on there for about 15 min and now there's dark material stuck to the pan, and i've been scrubbing but I can't seem to get rid of it. Is there a way to get rid of it? I don't want to have to pitch the pan! Thanks!
2007-12-17 11:02:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Easy fix!!
Lay a fabric softener sheet in your pan, cover with water and let sit overnight... in the morning the mess will wash right off.
2007-12-17 11:15:53 · answer #1 · answered by Mary G 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
All the above answers are possible ways to get material off the pan. Other ideas include: vinegar & baking soda, dishwasher soap, cream of tarter, Barkeeper's Friend.
However after you get it off, you will want to restore the pan to its original useable form. To do this will depend on what type of pan it is.
* If it is a 'non-stick' pan made of teflon (crap), throw it out. Once the teflon has started coming off, it will continue to come off, and the teflon is suspected to be toxic and a carcinogen (cancer-causing). A number of scientific tests are being done on teflon to determine its safety, but I wouldn't be taking chances in the meantime.
* If it is stainless steel, the cleaning will be the hard part. Steel is steel so once you get the grit off, it should be fine.
* If it is a cast iron pan (the best for cooking), then follow the directions below:
Warm the pan up slightly, and apply a coat of melted shortening to the inside and outside. Liquid cooking oils are not recommended.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and put your cookware in rightside up, on a foil-covered cooking sheet, to catch any drips. If you use a non-covered baking sheet, it will require a good scrub afterwards - the foil saves on the cleanup.
Bake for approximately 20 minutes. If it starts to smoke, reduce the temperature by 10-15 degrees until it stops. This may increase the time by a few minutes, but will not hurt the cure.
Drain off any excess grease, and put the pan back in the oven, this time upside down, for 1 to 3 hours. A re-seasoning may only require half of that time.
Turn the oven off, and let the pan cool down naturally before removing it.
Subsequent washings of a cast iron pan involve only removing the grit, wiping it out with a slightly moist cloth (don't use too much soap) then rinse and dry it thoroughly and use a piece of paper towel to spread a tiny bit of cooking oil lightly over the pan surface to keep it 'cured' and prevent it from rusting.
If you know what you are doing, a good cast iron pan is the best way to cook (it's what the pros use), the easiest to maintain, and it will last you your lifetime.
Good luck!
2007-12-17 19:25:46 · answer #2 · answered by gam 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Let is soak for awhile is some COLD water to which some dish detergent has been added. This should loosen the burned part so you can scrub it away.
2007-12-17 19:11:03 · answer #3 · answered by Richard B 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Is it stainless steel? If so, just put warm water in it and some Ajax and let it sit away.
If it has a non-stick teflon coating..then throw it away! Its toxic if it burns.
2007-12-17 19:10:10 · answer #4 · answered by yackycritter 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Try using oven cleaner, and follow the directions. Wear rubber gloves, and be very careful with it - it's caustic and will burn your skin or eyes.
2007-12-17 19:10:54 · answer #5 · answered by TitoBob 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋