Easily banish dirt from pots and pans with Nigella Lawson’s simple remedy
Even if you are the most advanced home cook, there is one cooking problem that has at one point or another plagued us all. Whether you’ve been trying to make caramel or simply walked away from a pot of paella for a minute too long, sometimes food can become glued to the bottom of your cookware.
TL;DR
- Burnt food stuck to cookware is a common cooking problem.
- Nigella Lawson provides two simple remedies using common household items.
- Method 1: Boil water with dishwashing liquid in the pan to loosen burnt food.
- Method 2 (for severe cases): Soak pans in hot water with laundry detergent or a fabric conditioner sheet.
- Ensure all detergent residue is removed after cleaning to avoid affecting food taste.