Removing Burned Food From Stainless Cookware

Stainless steel cookware is durable and typically cooks food evenly. When burnt-on foods refuse to loosen their grip on stainless steel pots and pans, however, it can become a cook's nightmare. Vinegar and baking soda are two items commonly found in the pantry that can bring the shine back to stainless steel cookware.

White vinegar
Baking soda
Wooden or nylon spoon
Nylon scrubbing pad

Instructions

- 1
  Scrape out loose food with a wooden or nylon spoon.
- 2
  Pour enough vinegar into the burnt pan to cover the burnt-on food. Add an equivalent amount of water and 1 tablespoon of baking soda.
- 3
  Bring the mixture to a boil on the stovetop and allow to slowly boil for at least 10 minutes.
- 4
  Scrape off the burnt food with a flat wooden or plastic spoon.
- 5
  Empty the pot and sprinkle in a generous amount of baking soda.
- 6
  Scrub the pot with a nylon scrubbing pad until clean.
- 7
  Rinse well with clear water and dry.

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