How to Clean Burnt Eggs Off a Stainless Steel Frying Pan
This simple technique is so powerful, you're going to have a hard time believing it until you try it out for yourself.
Active Time10 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Author: Jim Stonos
Equipment
Frying pan
Non-scratch scrub sponge
Materials
For Deglazing the Pan
2cupstap water
For Cleaning the Pan
1piecenon-scratch scrub sponge
1squeezedish soap
Instructions
Deglaze the Pan
Don't try to scrape the burnt eggs off of your frying pan as you risk to scratch and damage its cooking surface.
While your pan is still hot, add 2 cups of water (or enough to cover the bottom and sides) and turn the heat on your cooktop up to high.
Let boil for 2-3 minutes. Use a wooden or silicone spatula, pressing down to scrape off the thin layer of burnt eggs that was stick to the cooking surface.
Clean the Pan by Hand in Soapy Water
Drain the water from the pan in the kitchen sink. To prevent egg residue from falling into the sink, put on the drain strainer or pour the water into a colander.
At this stage, only a little burnt egg residue should be left on the bottom and/or sides of your frying pan. This residue is easy to clean off by hand.
Using dish soap and a scrub sponge, cover the pan in soapy water and let sit for 2-3 minutes. Then scrub the pan clean. Some areas may need more persistent scrubbing than others.
You're done! Thanks to the magic of deglazing, your stainless steel frying pan should now look as good as new.