All you need is this pantry staple.
Maybe thelasagnaIve been craving orchicken biryani.
Unfortunately, soaking is never enough to lift all that burnt-on stuff.
Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham
Harsh abrasives or scouring pads damage the enamel finish and remove the seasoning off cast iron.
So what do I do instead?
I sprinkle coarse salt over the bits of food that dont want to come off.
Simply Recipes / Karishma Pranhan
Then I take a damp sponge and rub it until the stuck-on bits lift off.
It doesnt take long, and my pots and pans are clean and ready for our next cooking extravaganza.
I start by washing it with a soapy sponge and water.
The salt acts as a mild abrasive.
I give the pot one last quick wash and rinse.
Coarse sea salt or other brands of coarse kosher salt, such as Morton, will work.
Avoid table salt or expensive finishing salts.
Refrain from using it on aluminum, stainless steel, or on pans with a nonstick coating.
Salt can scratch aluminum pans and nonstick surfaces, andcan cause pittingand rust on stainless steel.
