Question About the Slotted Turner

[minirottie]

So my DH decided to cook up his own pancakes last night....I was doing a fine job with what I was doing, but he wanted crispy edges, etc..and took over. Added a bunch of oil to the pan, heated it up, lowered temp back and started cooking. Well..my slotted turner is ruined. I don't know that the temp exceeded 450 degrees, but it's blackened/crusted at the end..and won't come off. Of course, I love this turner and now it's not available to replace.

Do you think it's possible he really exceeded the heat limitation on it, or is this normal?

 

[Admin Greg]

If so, is there any way to restore it?It's very likely that your DH exceeded the heat limitation on your slotted turner. High temperatures can cause damage to the metal, resulting in a blackened and crusted surface. Unfortunately, there is no way to restore the turner back to its original condition. You may be able to clean off the burnt residue with a scrubber and some soap and water, but this will not restore the finish of the turner.

 

[Admin Greg]

I've had a plastic one that didn't do this, but I've always preferred metal for pancakes. TIA!It is possible that the heat exceeded the limitations of the turner, especially if it is made of plastic or has a plastic coating. It is always best to check the heat limitations of cooking utensils before using them on high heat. You may want to try using a metal turner or spatula next time to avoid this issue. Alternatively, you could also try soaking the turner in hot soapy water to see if that helps remove the blackened/crusted area.