Although these stains may seem impossible to remove, usually a short soak and some scrubbing can remove them. If all else fails, a mild acid can dislodge the materials making the pan once again usable.
Things You Will Need
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Wait for your roasting pan to cool completely.
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Fill a sink with hot water. Add enough mild detergent to make the water soapy.
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Put your pan in the water and soak 40 to 45 minutes.
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Scrub the burned area gently with a nonabrasive nylon scrubbing pad, soft-bristled brush and/or brass wool to remove the burnt material. If you’re dealing with a tough stain, sprinkle baking soda onto the stain and scrub gently with a moistened scrubbing tool.
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Rinse the pan as you work to see if any portion of the burned area won’t scrub away. If after 10 minutes of scrubbing you still can’t remove a burn spot, empty the sink and pour white or cider vinegar and salt on the spot. Wait 30 minutes and scrub again.
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Wash away the residues and/or vinegar with hot water. Dry the pan thoroughly with a microfiber towel.
The Drip Cap
- No one wants to burn a roasting pan, but inevitably it seems to happen – hardened food or brown or blackened liquid stains coating surfaces.
- Put your pan in the water and soak 40 to 45 minutes.
- If after 10 minutes of scrubbing you still can’t remove a burn spot, empty the sink and pour white or cider vinegar and salt on the spot.
- Dry the pan thoroughly with a microfiber towel.
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