What to do if a cast iron pan burns on?

A frying pan is an integral part of every kitchen. She takes part in the preparation of many dishes. Today, the kitchenware market is overflowing with a variety of offers from many manufacturers, and the selection and assortment of pans is more than great. Each real housewife may even have several pans, and each of them is designed for a specific dish.

But, no matter how many pans there are in the kitchen, they still have one thing in common: in the process of prolonged use, the products that are cooked on them begin to burn and stick to the surface... It is about how to prevent products from sticking and burning to a cast-iron pan that we will talk about in this article.

The cast iron pan belongs to the cookware that was used many years ago and continues to this day. Despite the fact that today there are many modern devices for frying, you can see this rarity in almost every kitchen.

Let's talk about the reasons a cast iron skillet can start to burn:

• washing oily surfaces with cold water;
• lack of wiping after washing;
• constant exposure to sunlight;
• storage of a still damp container in a closed space.

There are several time-tested and experience-tested methods, the use of which will protect the surface of the dishes and enable the hostess to continue cooking delicious meals.

We have already figured out the reasons for burning. Now let's talk in detail about how to prevent a new cast iron pan from possible trouble.

The first wash must be performed in order to wash off the substances with which it was processed during manufacture from the dishes, and so that with further use the pan does not start to burn. You need to wash a new thing, be sure to adhere to the following recommendations:

1. fill the dishes with water and pour in some detergent;
2. using a spoon or wooden spatula, stir the water in the container until foam begins to appear;
3. then you can already use a kitchen sponge, it is worth wiping the container well on all sides;
4. after that, under running warm water, you need to rinse the pan well;
5. do not leave the dishes wet, take a towel and wipe dry;
6. for the product to dry well, leave it in an open space;
7. then place in a closet in a shady place.

Before you start cooking your food, a new pan should be prepared for the frying process. Experienced housewives use the calcination method, which can be done in several ways.

First:

1. the oven heats up to 220 degrees;
2. a well washed and dried frying pan is placed in the oven;
3. for 3 hours, the dishes are inside, while the oven is tightly closed and the temperature in it is stable;
4. after the time has elapsed, the oven turns off, but does not open, and the pan is there until it cools completely.

Second:

1. wash and dry the container well;
2. set on the stove and pour salt, about 1 centimeter;
3. for an hour, a frying pan with salt is on fire;
4. after that, the salt is thrown away, and the bottom is wiped;
5. While the pan is still hot, pour vegetable oil on the bottom to form a non-stick coating.

If the above methods of primary processing did not help, and everything sticks to the surface, do not despair. There are other effective methods of dealing with the fact that food is constantly burning.

Here is the most reliable way, it involves the use of oil. You need to do the following:

1. preheat the oven to 220 degrees;
2. put a frying pan inside it, wait until it heats up;
3. get a vessel;
4. wipe the bottom well with a sponge previously soaked in vegetable oil;
5. put back in the oven;
6. when the oil burning process is over, the oven turns off;
7. after the pan has cooled completely, you can remove it.

This is necessary so that the waste that will come from burning oil does not smoke all the rooms. To avoid burning after each use, the pan should be washed and wiped dry. The cast iron pan should be stored exclusively in a dry place, as moisture will contribute to the appearance of corrosion.

To clean a cast-iron frying pan, you can and should use "grandmother's" methods and folk wisdom. Homemade detergents are perfect for washing these dishes and will help prevent sticking.

You won't surprise anyone with the use of citric acid for cleaning. It is characterized by safety and efficiency. The procedure is as follows:

1. rinse the pan under warm water;
2. Pour citric acid on the surface and wait 5 minutes;
3. then wipe the surface of the dishes;
4. rinse well and dry.

They can remove even the most persistent and long-standing fat:

1. melt the fatty layer that has formed on the surface;
2. Drain the fat, and pour the powder into the pan, for 25 minutes;
3. after that, the dishes must be washed.

Another frequently used methods in combating sticking:

1. vinegar is mixed with water in equal amounts;
2. a chemical reaction must occur between the components, the result of which will be the formation of a paste;
3. the paste is applied to the surface for 35 minutes.

This is one of the oldest ways how to restore the product:

1. rub with laundry soap;
2. prepare a saucepan that is larger than the pan;
3. water is poured into a saucepan and brought to a boil;
4. grated soap and PVA glue are added to boiling water;
5. when the soap dissolves, you need to lower the cast-iron pan into this "compote" for 3 hours;
6. after the time has elapsed, the pan is removed and washed.

As you can see, everything is quite simple and accessible. Almost all the substances for preventing and removing carbon deposits are in the kitchen. And do not be discouraged if your pet begins to burn, because there is nothing eternal in the world. But, by properly caring for a cast-iron frying pan, you can easily extend its life.

For information on how to remedy the situation if the cast-iron pan burns, see below.