Non stick griddle - not any more

Lurkio

Hello :wave:

I have had my current range type cooker a few years now and over that time through (mis)use, the griddle plate has gone from non-stick to very-stick.

I have searched through and whilst it wasn't entirely fruitless (I now know how to clean my iron and my oven doors - not euphemisms, I promise ), I couldn't find a definitive answer. There were things like cover with foil and spray with a little oil, to baking sheets, but nothing that would say how to get my non-stick back. It seems a shame (not to mention wasteful) to buy a new one - I can't even find a proper replacement, my cooker was discontinued several years ago, it would seem

Are there 'people that do'? Can I buy something? Season it? Anyone with any advice will be thanked profusely

Thanks:)

Lizbetty

I think I found one of those in my cupboard! A ong thing that fits oer two of the hobs? I had a Rangemaster 55 which has gone to the great kitchen in the sky. Is that the type of griddle you're after?

I'm pretty sure you can't get the non-stick surface back once it's gone to be honest.

Luce

Lurkio

Lucyeff wrote: »

I think I found one of those in my cupboard! A ong thing that fits oer two of the hobs? I had a Rangemaster 55 which has gone to the great kitchen in the sky. Is that the type of griddle you're after?

I'm pretty sure you can't get the non-stick surface back once it's gone to be honest.

Luce

Don't think so. It has its own 'ring', a bit like this



oh - thanks for replying anyway

krlyr

Not sure about getting the non-stick back but you can buy Teflon sheets that can be cut to size. A bit nicer looking than tinfoil (comes in black) and you can chuck it in the dishwasher to clean. I use one for baking and it's fab.

Edit: Don't know what wording you were using for sticking "restoring non-stick surface" into a search engine has come back with several links for me. Tips include vinegar/water solution to recreate a non-stick surface, bicarbonate of soda to clean the existing surface, and the following recipe for a 'seasoning'
http://www.homecookerycourse.co.uk/faq-cookery/92-how-can-i-restore-a-non-stick-pan.html

How can I restore a non-stick pan?

You can restore your non-stick pan by ‘seasoning’ it. All you need to do is pour a small quantity of oil in your pan – about two teaspoons is enough. Then pour in about twice as much salt. Heat gently for a couple of minutes only and take off the heat. Use some kitchen paper to rub the salt and oil all over the non-stick surface.


Wash in warm soapy water and dry. Pour in about half a teaspoon of oil. Wipe it all over the non-stick surface using clean kitchen paper. The oil will disappear into the surface and the pan will be fully restored.

Note: use a tasteless oil such as corn or sunflower oil.
To help maintain the non-stick surface of a pan, avoid using metal utensils, and wash by hand rather than in the dishwasher

Gothicfairy

is it a cast iron one ? If it is you can season it

PixieDust

What Gothic Fairy said....is it made of cast iron? We have cast iron frying pans and hubby regularly seasons them Well....I did do it once....but it was by accident when I pre-heated the oven for bread without taking the frying pans out first (that's where they live). Ahem.

You don't need to wash it (in hot soapy water kinda thing) if it's cast iron either....just wipe it over well with some kitchen paper after using...then it won't need seasoning for a very long time

Lurkio

Thanks all

I believe that it is cast iron, yes. Judging by the weight (that, or low grade plutonium )

I will give it a (eta: PROPER) clean and a season, thanks

Pentagon

A tip I learnt recently is that when cooking on a griddle oil what you are cooking not the griddle. I do this with burgers now and there is no stickage at all.

Lurkio

Pentagon wrote: »

A tip I learnt recently is that when cooking on a griddle oil what you are cooking not the griddle. I do this with burgers now and there is no stickage at all.

see? THAT'S why I love Old Style :D:D:D:D

meritaten

cast iron is the best cooking surface IMHO! mum has a 'bakestone' which is cast iron and its promised down to me 'oldest daughter'! yes it will lose its 'non stick' but you just clean it up and 'season' it again. btw - the best way to keep its non stick properties is to never 'wash it up'! you just wipe it thoroughly and put it away! then before using it again heat it - wipe it over again and if you really need to - oil it very sparingly! just like the chinese do with their woks!