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How to clean caked-on bottoms of pots, pans, and saucepans

Come pulire il fondo incrostato di pentole, padelle e tegami

In the last article we saw How can we clean any type of burnt pot or pan? Today, we'll show you the quickest and safest way to remove the food that's decided to stick to the bottom of your cookware. Spoiler: All it takes is a little effort and everything will be fine!

How to clean the bottom of pots and pans

Encrusted food is enemy number one, we agree. The first step is Don't lose your cool after making a mess in the kitchen (well, how did the food get encrusted anyway? But that's not the point, let's get back to us .) The second step is Arm yourself with water and vinegar . Take your pot, fill it with this solution, and bring it to a boil. When the temperature is right, add baking soda . Now all that's left to do is send that text or make that work call: time will let the mixture work automatically. Once you've completed all the pending tasks, then come back and manually remove the encrusted residue. They'll come away as if they were passing tourists.

Cast iron, aluminum, or copper pots and pans

If you have cast iron products, you can use just warm water and leave the pot or pan to soak. Remember to wash it with nylon brushes or sponges, and Try to avoid metal ones instead . If your pot is aluminum, you might consider adding milk until it boils. You'd never think of it, but it's perfect for this type of work on aluminum. For copper, you can use a solution of salt and lemon juice. If you don't have access to lemon juice, vinegar will also work.

In this article, you'll learn how to clean the crusty bottom of a pot or pan. Discover how to do it quickly and easily!

How to avoid caked-on food

Okay, maybe we made you feel guilty earlier with the caked-on food story. Let's make amends right away by offering you... the ability to know in advance how to prevent food from sticking to your pot or pan.

If you are already a lucky fan of Mamù , then you will know that our products are non-stick. What you may not know is that You must not use sharp utensils . If you are unsure which tool to use to check the cooking status of food, always use soft or wooden spatulas.

In general, always remember that to prevent food from sticking and any residues from ending up on the plate – and on the palate – of your guests, enough Keep the cooking water at a sufficient level and don't overdo it with the oil . With time and experience, you'll be able to judge the amount by eye. When cleaning, however, the golden rule is always to avoid using harsh sponges to avoid scratching and gouging the inside surfaces of pots and pans. Now you know how to clean the bottom of pots and pans!

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