Skip to main content
HelloFresh Logo

How to Clean Burnt Pots and Pans

How to Clean Burnt Pots and Pans

When you’re cooking a steak or making paella, those crispy, slightly charred bits of meat and rice that stick to the bottom of the pot or pan can be the best part of the dish … until it’s time to wash up. But don’t let the extra cleanup stop you from cooking those delicious dishes, or anything else that can leave you with a burnt pot or pan. Keep these effective tips on how to clean a burnt pot or pan in your back pocket, and you’ll be set the next time a caked-on mess comes your way.

What’s the Best Method to Clean a Burnt Pot or Pan? Step One: A Smart Soak

What’s the Best Method to Clean a Burnt Pot or Pan? Step One: A Smart Soak

What’s the Best Method? Step Two: Simple Tools to Finish the Job

What’s the Best Method? Step Two: Simple Tools to Finish the Job

How to Clean Dishes That Held Reheated Leftovers

How to Clean Dishes That Held Reheated Leftovers

How to Clean Burnt Nonstick Pans

How to Clean Burnt Nonstick Pans

How to Clean the Outside Bottom of a Pot or Pan

How to Clean the Outside Bottom of a Pot or Pan

Get Started with America's #1 Meal Kit

Delicious recipes & ingredients delivered straight to your door
Delicious recipes & ingredients delivered straight to your door
*Offer only valid for new customers with qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase or former customers who deactivated over 270 days prior to using this voucher. ‘10 Free Meals’ offer is based on total discount given on first box for a 4-person, 5-recipe plan, and expires 21 days after offer purchase at 11:59 PM ET. Customers who purchase a plan of greater value will receive more than 10 free meals, while customers who purchase a plan of lesser value will receive less than 10 free meals. 'Free for Life' offer is based on a limit of one free item per box for as long as a customer remains active; if subscription is canceled, this offer becomes invalid and will not be reinstated upon reactivation. Shipping fee applies on all deliveries after the first box. Not valid on premiums, meal upgrades, add-ons, taxes or shipping fees. May not be combined with gift cards or any other promotion. No cash value. Void outside the U.S. and where prohibited. Offer cannot be sold or otherwise bartered. HelloFresh has the right to end or modify any offer at any time. Additional restrictions may apply. See https://www.hellofresh.com/termsandconditions for more.