How to Bring Back Blackened Oily Pan?

dogstarheaven

my stainless steel (pricey) pan caught fire recently as it had been left on high heat with about 3tbsp of oil in it. Took a good half an hour before it settled down outside as the black smoke billowed away and now the pan is blackened and there's a congealed-like oil sludge in the bottom. how do I bring this back to it's original state? i've tried vinegar, bicarb and washing powder. i can't think of what else I can use to remedy this. It's even gone in the dishwasher twice, but the stain and the oil still haven't budged. is this beyond repair?? (i really hope not as it's been one of my best pans for years, until now...:(:(:()

thanks...

Alton_Towers

Have you tried the washing powder by boiling it in the pan with water then use a Brillo? Or cheap cola and again boil and leave to soak?

sweetme

I was going to suggest the washing power too. Works everytime for me, and that would be every single time I make scrambled egg

msgnomey

yep use biological soap powder, bung in some water bring to the boil then leave to soak

angeltreats

Another vote for biological washing powder.

The other thing you could try is Oven Pride - the stuff you pour into the plastic bag to clean your oven shelves. That should shift it if you just pour enough into the bottom to cover the sludge.

If it's still discoloured when you do manage to shift the sludge, try using the pan to boil up some rhubarb leaves (if you can still get hold of some at this time of year). The leaves contain oxalic acid (so do the stems but not as much) which should shift the black stains. Barkeepers Friend also contains oxalic acid and should do the same thing, although I've not been able to find any to buy for ages.

cyclingyorkie

Barkeepers Friend is available on Amazon

notsorichandnotsofamous

I too was going to suggest soaking overnight with washing powder and boiling water

dandy-candy

Elbow grease and a Brillo pad/wirewool!

-taff

The stain probably will not go. I've burnt a stainless steamer a few times, it's dark now, but it's fine to use as it used to be [as a saucepan as well as a steamer]

The oily sludge - warm up half a saucepan of water and washing powder and elave it overnight, then try with brillo or metal scourer.

If it was non-stick - I'm just saying in case - the oily sludge is the non stick and it'll never come off so throw the pan.

Homeagain

sweetme wrote: »

I was going to suggest the washing power too. Works everytime for me, and that would be every single time I make scrambled egg

Have you tried making scrambled eggs in the microwave? Less mess and chance of burning (I burn things regularly:().

Funky_Bold_Ribena

Anything soapy; soda crystals, borax, washing powder; put in the pan with a good 2 inches of water and boil on the hob; don't let it dry out! It should boil the black stuff straight off. Scrape it off with a wooden spoon as it lifts not anything sharp!

I burnt apple onto my jam pan last week; this method gets it off time and again, as taught to me by a little old lady across the road about 30 years ago.