Pan care is required to keep the surface from sticking and prevent rust. To maintain the pan, you need special care when cleaning it. With proper care, your wok can last a long time and become the centerpiece of the beauty of your cooking and just your kitchen.
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Method 1 of 3: Cleaning the Frying Pan the Traditional Way
Step 1. Rinse the pan with hot water after cooking
If your pan is still hot, this is a good time to clean it. If your pan has a different edge so it can retain water, you can pour the water directly into the hot pan-something you can't do with other types of cookware. The pan will make a hissing sound and steam, but that's okay. Be careful not to get too close to the hot steam and cause a burn. Rinse the pan again to remove any food residue. Then, refill the pan with water so that the portion of the pan used for cooking is full. The amount of water does not need to be specific.
Step 2. Bring water to a boil in a pan
If your pan still needs cleaning or has cooled down, you can reheat the pan. Be careful when putting the pan back on the stove and heat the water in the pan until it boils. Boil the water for a few minutes to help remove any food debris.
Step 3. With a wide spatula, gently scrape the bottom and sides of the pan to remove any food debris that is still on the pan
Do this step while the water is still boiling, but only for a short time. Too much friction with metal objects can strip the pan.
Step 4. Drain the dirty water in the sink
Put the skillet back on the stove and turn off the stove.
Take care when moving the pan back and forth between the distance and the sink. Because the iron used for the pan is an excellent conductor of heat, the handle, and other parts of the pan can get very hot. Use a cloth or gloves when moving the pan
Step 5. Wet a few sheets of tissue paper and quickly wipe the surface of the pan
If done properly, the bottom of the tissue paper will be covered with a black layer which is a residue.
Step 6. Apply a thin layer of fat, such as vegetable oil or butter, to the surface of the pan
Canned vegetable oil is very useful for this process. Apply a dab of fat or spray to the bottom of the pan; Wipe the grease on the bottom and sides of the pan with tissue paper. This process should change the surface of the pan and give it a smooth, glossy finish.
Step 7. Store in a cool, dry place, then cover with tissue paper (not with a lid) to avoid condensation in the pan
Method 2 of 3: Cleaning the Frying Pan with Potatoes and Baking Soda
Step 1. Cut the raw potatoes into halves or lengthwise, depending on the size of your pan
Larger pans require more potato wedges to cover the surface of the pan.
This method of cleaning pans and pans is very useful for dealing with rust on pans and pots
Step 2. Apply a thin layer of baking soda to the bottom of the potatoes
Baking soda is a mild abrasive as well as an effective cleanser. Baking soda is known as a natural natural cleaning agent.
Step 3. Scrub the pan with potatoes and baking soda, paying attention to areas that need more cleaning
Scrub the bottom of the pan as well as the sides of the pan. If the potatoes get too slippery, cut off the layers and add a little more baking soda.
Step 4. Season your pan after cleaning.
You may need to dry your pan after cleaning it with potatoes and baking soda.
Method 3 of 3: The Unhelpful Way to Clean the Frying Pan
Step 1. Avoid using soap and detergent
Soaps and detergents are great for cleaning most kitchen utensils, but they should be avoided when cleaning pots and pans. The sulfides in most detergents bind to the oil in the pan and peel it off, leaving the pan uncoated and vulnerable. The pan can be re-dried, but the job of drying this will be more difficult.
Step 2. Never use the dishwasher to wash the pan
A different process, but for the same reason. This process can erode the non-stick coating and cause rust.
Step 3. Try to avoid using steel wool to clean iron-based kitchen utensils, except in situations where cleaning is urgently needed
While steel wool is very effective at removing food debris and other debris, it will erode the coating and force you to come back to square one again.
Tips
- After drying with a rag, you can place the wet pan over low heat or on the oven rack and turn on the low setting to dry it.
- Always grease the pan with a light layer of butter or vegetable oil before storing it. Do not use animal products such as animal fat. This product will cause a rancid odor in your pan.
- Coating with oil after drying in the oven will allow the lubricant to seep into the pan and reduce the risk of rusting during storage.
- Pots that are very rusty may need to be scrubbed with power tools. This method can save almost any pan that does not have a hole in the surface. After scrubbing, dry immediately. Now the pan is ready to use for years.
- If you must wash it with soap, be sure to rinse thoroughly and dry immediately.
Warning
- Thoroughly dry any other kitchen utensils that you may have stored in the pan. Slightly wet pans will rust the pan when stacked on top.
- Avoid putting hot pans in cold water. This will cause the pan to warp or crack.
- The skillet transmits heat to the handles, so be careful not to burn your hands when holding the pan directly.
- A hot skillet looks exactly the same as a cold one. Always be careful when there is a frying pan on the stove.
