Black Bottom on Stoneware Baker

[jenne]

A friend of mine gave me her stoneware baker because she didn't use it and didn't really like it. It has this black color to the bottom and sides of the inside, while the outside looks like an unseasoned stone...I think the 'black' almost looks like mold, or possibly stained from making something with blueberries?? I'm not sure...but I tried multiple times to do the baking soda paste on it, and it hasn't helped a bit. :cry: Is there anything else I can try to get this thing clean? I'd like to be able to use it for shows and at home, but with it's current state, I don't know if I can do that or if it should just be thrown away....

 

[vwpamperedchef]

Well if its mold, I would toss the baker.

If its from blueberries, I would soak it in hot water. If all else fails I would call HO and see what if anything they could recommend.

 

[KellyTheChef]

I would try a baking soda and water paste...mix it up, slather it on and let it sit...then scrub with something that WON'T leave behind color! (as in, do not use a green scratch pad! Been there, done that...)

 

[ChefBeckyD]

my deep dish baker looks like that from making blueberry cobbler in it. I guess I've never thought anything of it - but that's probably because I know how it happened!

As it has gotten more seasoned, it's not as noticeable, but you can still see that it's there.

 

[pamperedthorpe]

Our classic round stone has been "blueberried" too, but like Becky said we've not really thought about it and the colour's fading behing the seasoning.Alex

 

[jenne]

I'll have to ask if she made something blueberry in there, just to make sure it's not mold...cause the thought of it being mold grosses me out...but then I'm also not sure how the stoneware COULD mold?!? Thanks ladies...I'll ask her about the blueberry and then just keep using it until it hides behind the wonderful color of seasoning.