BURNT THE HELL OUT OF IT... now what to do..???

[juliagoolia]

How do I get the black layer of cripsy leftover vegtable matter that is stuck like cement to the bottom of the pan off?

[LynzM]

1. Soak w/soap and HOT water

For an hour or so, scrape with something solid (metal spatula, etc.)

[Metatron]

2. This sounds crazy but it works -

tomato sauce. Let a can of tomato sauce simmer over low for a while, and the burnt black stuff will come right off.

[juliagoolia]

4. MIght just try this one

Already did the soak and scrape and not making any progress!

Tomato sauce? acid? have some time before I can get to it, but will let ya know.

[Metatron]

12. I swear it works!

I was ready to throw out a very nice saucepan after popcorn was scorched in it. I found this tip, tried it and the pan looks brand new. After a couple of hours, if it still isn't completely clean, just let it sit out overnight with the sauce in it. It will be very easy to scrape off any remaining stuff.

[lil-petunia]

3. add water, boil repeatedly

Or, borrow a neighbor's oxy-acetylene torch, and burn the mess into ashes. I've always found suphuric acid to be a handy housecleaning time saver.

At last resort, use it to cook a meal for a freeper, and tell him to keep the pot.

[kick-ass-bob]

5. water and soap and boil

works amazingly well.

And no, this isn't advise like I gave short bus...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x2011577#2011744

[jdots]

6. electric disk sander with # 60 grit sand paper

should come off in 4-7 days or just let it soak for a long time.

[Union Thug]

7. I concur.. BOIL water in it repeatedly.

works for me.

[madinmaryland]

8. Might be time to buy a new pan

:shrug:

They're pretty cheap these days.

[Bunny]

9. Coffee grounds.

Spread coffee grounds (while they are still wet) over the bottom of the pan. Leave the coffee grounds in overnight, in the morning everything should come right off.

[kick-ass-bob]

10. that is scary.

:scared:

[Bunny]

16. It's worked a couple of times for me.

Seriously! Makes you wonder what kind of number the coffee you're drinking does on your stomach, huh?

[sui generis]

11. spray some Easy Off (low odor) onto it and let it soak for about an hour

(just don't keep it where the fumes will irritate your lungs) - it will come right off.

[sadinred]

13. They say

Coca Cola will eat through anything!

[Phillycat]

14. Oven Cleaner. It'll work. BE SURE TO VENTILATE!

[Fridays Child]

15. Tip

To quickly clean burned food on a pan, add some dish soap and 1/2" of water. Bring to a boil, then let the liquid cool in the pan. The burned food will be easy to remove.

http://busycooks.about.com/library/lessons/blcleaning1.htm

[kick-ass-bob]

19. this is what I was going for.

It definitely works!

[Lerkfish]

17. I thought this thread was about Fallujah....

[Arugula Latte]

18. I use the powdered dishwasher detergent

Put it on the bottom with some water, soak, scrub -- voila.