cleaning stoneware

Monty060609

So I know NO soap and I've told hubby every single time I have it out, so that isn't the problem.

I cooked Oven Fry chicken on the large bar pan last night, it came out awesome, a million times better than on a cookie sheet. BUT now the pan is super greasy, so much so that my hot water (which is wicked hot) doesn't even touch it. I have seen people here mention a baking soda paste, is that just baking soda and water? would that work on grease?

DebbieJ

Do you have an easy clean kitchen brush? Just give it a good scrub under hot water.

Chefgirl2

Vinegar...and even vinegar and baking soda.

What's your recipe for Oven Fried Chicken? Is it a PC recipe? Sounds good.

Monty060609

LOL no it is just like Shake and Bake only it is called Oven Fry. It is way better than S-n-B.
Most of my recipes come out of a box LOL

Chefgirl2

Never had shake n bake...isn't that weird?? not s n b...me not having it...

Monty060609

don't bother, get oven fry is you ever see it.

ChefRiGuy

when mine get greasy I sprinkle baking soda on it, and just a touch of water to make a paste and rub it in with my fingers or a kitchen brush..and it pulls the grease right off

Stephaniechefs

I use baking soda on mine too when it gets like that. Have for years, seems to do the trick :-)

cookingwithdot

I use soap on my bar pan & DCB ... I've even heard of people putting them in the dishwasher, which I don't!

Monty060609

No soap at all. The stones will eventually hold the taste of the soap and then everything will taste like it.
I have tried the baking soda but now it looks all stained. I might post a picture to see if you all think it is normal looking.

Monty060609

this is my bar pan, after the oven fried chicken grease mess and using baking soda & water. The middle 'cleaner' looking part is where the chicken was.
If this what a seasoned pan looks like?

chefjeanine

If your stone is seasoned, you can safely wash it in dishwater to cut the grease. This is a quick swish in the soapy water, not a soak.

Does your pan feel smooth or does it still feel a bit like sandpaper?

Monty060609

it is smooth and not sticky
It is only a few weeks old and used maybe 8 times for pizza crust type recipes and once for the chicken and once for french fries.

I have no idea what a seasoned stone looks/feels/smells (lol) like

Gina M

For future - if you don't want as much grease on your stone - put a piece of parchment paper under what you're cooking. This will absorb more of that and have less for you to clean up.

ChefBeckyD

That is what a stone looks like on it's way to being seasoned!

BethCooks4U

NO! The test kitchens DO NOT recommend this. It could cause a stress (fine) fracture in the stoneware and cause breakage. I know that some people do this but it is like russian roulette.

I add a small amount of soap to a stone that has a lot of grease on the surface, then run it under hot water to rinse immediately - or use the baking soda paste. We also need to be careful about telling people to use soap. A tiny amount that's rinsed right off a very greasy pan doesn't seem to cause an issue but people take that as they can use soap to clean it regularly.

Monty060609

Thanks everyone!
Now I can put it away since I've had it out for a week on the counter to remind myself to get an answer on it and post a picture of it to make sure it is ok. lol

ChefBeckyD

Look closely.... (she said dishWATER, not dishWASHER...and I think that is what you are talking about causing stress fractures - right?)

BethCooks4U

Oh! My bad. Sorry.

ChefPaulaB

ha, that's funny, I would've swore it said dishwasher too! Good eye Becky! I agree with you though, that is how the stone should look at this point if she's only had it for a few weeks. And if it feels smooth and not greasy any more, put it away until you use it next time, it's fine!