Today, I’m sharing how to clean a scorched pan with Bar Keepers Friend Cookware Cleanser & Polish from a personal experience.
In a post from January of 2021, While You’re at Home Anyway: Deep Cleaning with BKF, I talked about working from home and looking for ways to use my time productively. You know, like organizing my closet by color or alphabetizing the spice rack and medicine cabinet (not together). When BKF retained me as a writer, I asked if I could get my hands on some samples. Bar Keepers Friends sent me a care package of their products, including Bar Keepers Friend Cookware Cleanser & Polish. Thank you! It saved my Skillet! Now, allow me to share my experience, and explain how to clean a scorched pan with Bar Keepers Friend.
Level One: Dirty Enamel To clean, you’ll need to grab some dish soap, a sponge with an abrasive side, and a bottle of Ceramic Cleaner (though Bar Keeper’s Friend can work in a pinch). Allow your pan to cool thoroughly before cleaning.
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A 50 Year Fan
I’ve been a fan of Bar Keepers Friend for more than 50 years, but there were a few BKF products I was unfamiliar with. One of those was the Bar Keepers Friend Cookware Cleanser & Polish. So, last week I put it to the test. I wanted to know if this BKF could “fight fire.” Let me explain.
I love to cook over a wood fire. At one end of my backyard firepit, I have a 12-inch by 18-inch cooking pit. It’s simple. I stacked bricks four high and topped them with a steel grill.
A couple of years ago, I decided to set a skillet on top of the fire. I placed it on the grill and then dropped some unsalted butter in the pan. Then I swirled it around to coat the bottom of the skillet. Except, I swirled some of the butter into the fire and set the pan ablaze. The butter burned, charred, and smoked. That didn’t stop me. I continued to cook.
Afterward, I tried to clean the skillet, but one side, I assume where the spill occurred, wouldn’t come clean regardless of what I did. The skillet sat on a shelf in my shed for more than three years until I brought it in to see just how good this BKF Cookware Cleanser & Polish really was.
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FAQ
Is it safe to use Bar Keepers Friend on enameled cast iron?
What is the best cleaner for enamel cast iron?
Can I use Bar Keepers Friend on a cast iron?
How do you get stains out of enameled cast iron?
Can you use Bar Keepers Friend on cast iron?
Avoid using Bar Keepers Friend in all of its forms when cleaning cast iron, however, even when it is showing signs of rust as it can further damage the patina and make the problem worse. 7. Restoring pans and utensils to their former glory
Can you use BKF to clean enameled cast iron pans?
Yes, you can use BKF to clean the inside of your enameled cast iron pan just follow the procedure above. Here’s what leading culinary magazine Bon Appétit had to say, “Bar Keepers Friend powder is also quite handy if you have burns that just don’t seem to budge—mix it with a tiny bit of water, and scrub away.
Does Bar Keepers Friend work on stainless steel?
Along with your stove top, Bar Keepers Friend is great for any stainless steel surface. Use it to give your kitchen sink, oven door, fridge and more a deep clean. If you have scorched stainless steel frying pans, this will do the trick to bring them back to life again, too.
How do you use Bar Keepers Friend?
Sprinkle a tablespoon or so of Bar Keepers Friend on the bottom of the pan. Using a soft, damp sponge (no abrasives), scrub small areas in a circular motion. Dry with a soft cloth or paper towel. Repeat as needed. Next, follow the same procedure with the sides of the pan. Does BKF Work on the Inside of the Pot?