{"id":780808,"date":"2018-09-28T12:37:13","date_gmt":"2018-09-28T17:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=780808"},"modified":"2023-11-01T14:11:24","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T19:11:24","slug":"how-to-clean-a-nonstick-pan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-clean-a-nonstick-pan\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean and Care for a Nonstick Pan"},"content":{"rendered":"Just like a good set of knives, the nonstick pan is a kitchen essential<\/a>. Let's say you used our guide to find the perfect skillet<\/a> and can't imagine scrambling eggs with anything else. How do you keep that beloved pan in tip-top shape?\r\n\r\nHere's what you need to know about how to clean a nonstick pan!\r\nHow do you clean a burnt nonstick pan?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nHand-wash your nonstick pan<\/a> after each use with mild soap and water. Don't put it in the dishwasher, even if the manufacturer claims the pan is dishwasher safe. Harsh dishwasher detergents and scorching-hot water can cause the pan's nonstick coating to deteriorate. Instead, use warm water and a brush or sponge to gently scrub your pan. (Here's how to know when you should replace those cleaning tools.<\/a>)\r\n\r\nTest Kitchen tip:<\/strong> <\/em>Avoid scouring pads and steel wool, which will scratch and damage the nonstick coating.\r\nHow do you get burnt food off a nonstick pan?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nOops! You got distracted while you were making a skillet dinner<\/a> and now your nonstick pan is covered in a stubborn burnt mess. You can save it, though. Here's how:\r\n\r\n \tPut your pan back on the stovetop.<\/li>\r\n \tFill it with \u00bc cup of baking soda and 2 to 3 inches of water.<\/li>\r\n \tSimmer for about 10 minutes.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nLet the baking soda-water mixture cool, and then wash your pan like normal with soap and warm water. It should be clean and back to its nonstick glory!\r\nHow do you make a nonstick pan nonstick again?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nWhen you've had a nonstick pan for a few years, you might notice a sticky buildup. If your food is starting to stick, don't replace it quite yet. Vinegar to the rescue!<\/a> Bring one part vinegar and two parts water to a simmer, and then cool and wash with soap. This should take care of all the sticky residue that has built up on the pan over time.\r\n\r\nTest Kitchen tip:<\/strong> <\/em>Don't use cooking sprays on your nonstick pan. Most brands contain soy lecithin, which leaves a sticky buildup.\r\nWhat kind of cooking utensils should I use with a nonstick pan?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nStep away from the metal tongs! You want to avoid scratching the nonstick surface at all costs\u2014and that means no metal utensils. Use only wooden or heatproof silicone utensils<\/a> when cooking with your nonstick pan. (Both are on our list of 21 essential kitchen tools<\/a>.)\r\nIs it OK to use high heat with a nonstick pan?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe quick answer is no<\/em>, do not use high heat with a nonstick pan. Keep your burner on medium or low to protect the pan's surface. High heat can warp the coating and ruin the pan. Keep in mind most nonstick pans should never go in the oven.\r\nWhen should you replace a nonstick pan?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nUnfortunately, nonstick pans do not last as long as some other types of cookware<\/a>. If your pan is sticky even after cleaning, the coating is flaking off or the interior is badly scratched, then it's time for a new one. Your nonstick pan should last about 5 years when it's properly maintained.\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tWhat's for Dinner Tonight?<\/div>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t1 \/ 50<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n[dam-video dam-id=\"34010\"]\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nPotato-Topped Ground Beef Skillet<\/a>\r\nCompared to other ground beef skillet recipes, the depth of flavor in this recipe is amazing, and I never have leftovers when I take it to potlucks. I love recipes that I can cook and serve in the same skillet. If your butcher has chili grind beef, which is coarsely ground, go for that; it lends an extra meaty texture. \u2014Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas\r\nGet Recipe<\/a><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Gnocchi Chicken Skillet<\/a>Stovetop chicken and gnocchi recipes like this one make for a homey dinner in a hurry. Personalize it with your own favorite sauce and seasonings. \u2014Taste Recipes Test KitchenGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nPair this meal with one of our favorite skillet side dishes.<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Beef Stew Skillet Pie<\/a>Puff pastry makes a pretty topping for this homey skillet potpie. \u2014Josh Rink, Culinary Producer, Taste RecipesGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Bacon Mac \u2018N Cheese Cornbread Skillet<\/a>My cast-iron skillet is a workhorse in my kitchen. I just love it for cooking and baking. This mac and cheese recipe makes for a perfect smaller-portion side. \u2014Lisa Keys, Kennett Square, PennsylvaniaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nCheck out our favorite skillet recipes for two.<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Skillet Pork Chops<\/a>Skillet pork chops are the kind of hearty, comforting, fuss-free meal everyone needs to have in their repertoire. With just a handful of ingredients and one pan to clean up, it's an ideal weeknight meal.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nBy the way, here's how to fry pork chops<\/a> to perfection.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Italian Sausage Veggie Skillet<\/a>We love Italian sausage sandwiches, but because the bread isn't diet-friendly for me, I created this recipe to satisfy my craving. If you like some heat, use hot peppers in place of the sweet peppers. \u2014Tina Howells, Salem, Ohio\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>One-Skillet Pasta<\/a>This recipe was given to me 25 years ago and remains a family favorite. It's a tasty twist on traditional spaghetti, and making a one-skillet pasta saves time on prep and cleanup, too. \u2014Susan Spence, Lawrenceville, VirginiaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Szechuan Skillet Chicken<\/a>My whole family loves this Szechuan chicken. My husband prefers it without peppers, but he is happy to let others have his! I use the ginger paste that comes in a tube and pre-shredded carrots to save time. \u2014Christine Snyder, Boulder, ColoradoGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nToo many skillets? Check out our best pan storage ideas.<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Taco Pizza<\/a>Two dinner faves come together in this taco pizza. Ready the sprinkle cheese and the hot sauce!Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Creole Skillet Dinner<\/a>While living in Canada, I sampled this colorful dish at a neighbor's. The following Christmas, I served it instead of my traditional turkey, and I received numerous compliments on it. I frequently substitute shrimp or sausage for the chicken ... or add all three. \u2014Bonnie Brann, Pasco, WashingtonGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Meat Lover's Pizza Rice Skillet<\/a>For a quick dinner, I threw this together from what I had in the fridge and pantry. Add any other pizza toppings you desire. I often add black olive slices or mushrooms. My son loves this and calls it pizza rice. \u2014Teri Rasey, Cadillac, MichiganGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Chicken Bulgur Skillet<\/a>This recipe was passed on to me by a friend. I've altered it slightly to suit our tastes. We like it with a fresh green salad. \u2014Leann Hilmer, Sylvan Grove, KansasGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Ground Beef Spaghetti Skillet<\/a>I remember my grandma making this stovetop supper many times\u2014we always loved Granny\u2019s spaghetti! My husband and I now enjoy making this for our dinner. You can easily use ground turkey instead of ground beef if that\u2019s what you happen to have on hand. \u2014Jill Thomas, Washington, IndianaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Turkey Biscuit Skillet<\/a>My mother always made this skillet while we were growing up. Now I make it for my husband and kids. I use the small-size biscuits because the larger ones don't seem to brown up as nicely on the top. \u2014Keri Boffeli, Monticello, IowaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Greek Tortellini Skillet<\/a>Looking to please picky little palates? One tester loved this simple skillet entree so much, she made it at home for her 2-year-old daughter, who said \"Mmm!\" after every single bite. \u2014Taste Recipes Test KitchenGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Easy Sausage and Vegetable Skillet<\/a>This is an old recipe that has been passed down in our family through my sister-in-law. When I was a child, she did most of the cooking in our house, and this was my favorite meal. The variety of vegetables makes this an attractive dish, and the cooking time is minimal. \u2014Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, LouisianaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Roast Beef Pasta Skillet<\/a>Leftover beef is the star in a skillet dinner that's perfect for two. Chopped tomatoes and Parmesan cheese add color and flavor to this no-fuss dish. \u2014Bill Hilbrich, St. Cloud, Minnesota\r\n Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Southwest Tortilla-Turkey Skillet<\/a>I wanted to cut back on red meat, but my husband thinks ground turkey can be dry. I think the taco seasoning and jalapeno juice in this recipe give the turkey added flavor and moistness, and he agrees! \u2014Lindsay Ludden, Omaha, NebraskaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Chicken Orzo Skillet<\/a>As a busy homemaker with a home-based business, I try to make quick dinners that are healthy for my husband and two young children. I combined two recipes to come up with this family favorite. \u2014Kathleen Farrell, Rochester, New York\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Santa Fe Skillet<\/a>As a mother who works full-time, I\u2019m always looking for quick, easy meals to prepare. This is a timeless recipe. \u2014Lorie VanHorn, Waddell, ArizonaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Skillet Mac and Cheese<\/a>This skillet mac and cheese takes a few more minutes than the boxed stuff, but we promise the final result is worth it. A thick and creamy cheese sauce is stirred together with perfectly cooked pasta, then topped with whatever you like.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>BLT Skillet<\/a>This quick weeknight meal reminds me of a BLT, with its chunks of bacon and tomato. The whole wheat linguine gives the skillet dish extra flavor and texture. \u2014Edrie O'Brien, Denver, ColoradoGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Seared Scallops<\/a>This scallops recipe has everything you need to give these tender mollusks a golden sear. Serve them solo or with a tangle of buttery pasta for a delightful and effortless dinner.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Creamy Skillet Noodles with Peas<\/a>I\u2019ve made this creamy noodle side for years. Since kids and adults go for it, I keep the ingredients on hand at all times. \u2014Anita Groff, Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Beef Skillet Supper<\/a>Sometimes I'll make extra of this comforting, noodle-y supper to guarantee leftovers. It's a great take-along dish for work or school. Trim calories from the entree by substituting ground turkey for the beef and low-fat cheese for the full-fat cheddar. \u2014Tabitha Allen, Cypress, TexasGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Sausage Zucchini Skillet<\/a>I began serving a version of this dish as a side with grilled salmon. I added sausage and rice\u2014or noodles\u2014to make a complete meal-in-one. \u2014Debby Abel, Flat Rock, North Carolina\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Taco Skillet<\/a>Beefy, cheesy, saucy and oh, so delicious, this easy taco skillet recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and is made with everyday pantry and kitchen staples.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Skillet Lasagna<\/a>Skillet lasagna is made in a single skillet and features creamy, cheesy layers full of classic flavors. The best part? No oven required.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Skillet Pork Chops with Apples & Onion<\/a>Pork chops with apples and onions is a timeless pairing; the combination of the simple ingredients yields a savory entree that's sweet, tart and perfectly saucy.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Beef Tortellini<\/a>This quick and easy beef tortellini recipe combines ground beef, Montreal steak seasoning and a melty Italian cheese topping for a one-pot meal to please all palates.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Cajun Shrimp<\/a>Spice up your weeknight meals with our quick and easy Cajun shrimp recipe.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Au Gratin Sausage Skillet<\/a>This hearty scalloped potatoes and sausage relies on two store-bought shortcuts\u2014frozen vegetables and packaged au gratin potatoes\u2014to save time and effort in the kitchen.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Roasted Chicken<\/a>Learn how to make lemon roasted chicken, a foolproof and super tasty dish.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Feta Shrimp Skillet<\/a>This Mediterranean-inspired feta shrimp skillet is the vacation meal you need after a busy workday. Shrimp, tomatoes, salty feta and herbs create a flavorful getaway\u2014even for just a few minutes.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Italian Chicken Skillet Supper<\/a>Romano cheese, sliced vegetables and pine nuts jazz up this Italian sauteed chicken. It\u2019s easy, and my whole family loves it. \u2014Barbara Lento, Houston, PennsylvaniaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Potato Kielbasa Skillet<\/a>This one-pan potato kielbasa skillet combines tender potatoes, smoky kielbasa and fresh spinach in a brown sugar sauce into a satisfying weeknight dinner. Serve it with a sauerkraut side to keep on theme.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Chicken Stew<\/a>This chicken stew is a comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, hearty vegetables, a rich, savory broth\u2014and a surprise ingredient.