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I find boiling the pan helps unstick stuff

• BenFrantzDale 4y ago
  Also: chainmail scrubbers are amazing. I can’t recommend them enough.
  • stjohnswarts 4y ago
    just don't scrub hard with them, they absolutely will remove/scratch up your seasoning. had to re-season a pan recently because my roomie doesn't understand you need to preheat cast iron to pretty hot before you cook a bunch of cheese and egg omelets in it. He felt guilty and went to town with the chain mail scrubber when you just need to gently scrub with it.
• krono 4y ago
  Just scrub with a bit of salt and a paper towel when it's still warm and rinse with a bit of cold water.
  • aceazzameen 4y ago
    Yep! A small amount of thick kosher salt and a paper towel is all I ever need if something sticks to a cast iron or carbon steel pan. Do it while it's still hot and it's easier. And if it's stainless steel, I boil some water with a drop of dish soap and baking soda. Whatever is stuck lifts off by itself.